Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is prepared for the possibility that U.S. President Donald Trump could order a military invasion of Canada, according to an interview with The New York Times published Wednesday.
In the interview, Carney discussed the risks facing Canada amid heightened tensions with the Trump administration. He indicated that his government has taken steps to prepare for a range of scenarios, including the extreme possibility of U.S. military action.
The remarks come as Canada-U.S. relations have been strained by trade disputes and Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state. Carney has previously said Canada will not bow to pressure and will defend its sovereignty.
Details of the interview were reported by The New York Times. Neither the Prime Minister's Office nor the White House has issued additional public statements on the matter.
