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Swede

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Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:14 PM Mar 2025

Canada just walked away from the United States. We ended our economic and security ties with Trump's America [View all]

Not in some passive, “we’re disappointed” way. Not a strongly-worded letter. Not a polite diplomatic eye-roll. No — Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a full break-up speech on live TV.
“The era of deep economic, security, and military ties between Canada and the United States is over.”
“We have to look out for ourselves. And we will do that.”
“He [Trump] wants to break us so America can own us. And it will never ever happen.”
“We will defend our workers. We will defend our companies. We will defend our country.”

This wasn’t just a press hit — it was a geopolitical earthquake. Here’s what’s happened in just 12 hours:
The Canadian dollar surged as markets responded to Carney’s leadership and a pivot toward Europe.
The Dow dropped 700 points after U.S. automakers panicked over retaliatory tariffs and global realignment.
EU leaders released a joint statement backing Canada and fast-tracking trade + defense integration.

https://deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-canada-officially-cuts-ties?fbclid=IwY2xjawJVBURleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaTeHsSdCw8WJs-1xL0UDu12F9Kj_sLpo58Pov5N2GhfGk6L8p58EspWog_aem_nBAsdDRJ-sHDU45WxXO84w

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