Carney Says Trump Reached Out for a Call, Retaliation on Latest Tariffs Will Come Later

Carney said he plans to tell the Trump that the two countries are “best served by cooperation and mutual respect,” including over Canada’s sovereignty.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks about new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference in Kitchener, Ont., on March 26, 2025. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects to hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump in the next few days, and that Ottawa will respond to U.S. automotive tariffs with retaliatory trade actions at a later date.

“Last night, the president of the United States reached out to schedule a call. I appreciate this opportunity to discuss how we can protect our workers and build our economies,” Carney said on March 27.