Carney defends Canada's sovereignty in first presser as prime minister

• "We will never, ever, in any way, shape or form be part of the United States," he said. "America is not Canada."
• Carney said he didn't have immediate plans to visit the U.S. and that he looked forward to speaking with President Trump "at the appropriate moment."

Driving the news: Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly said that Canada should become part of the U.S., while imposing tariffs on its closest ally.

• Carney called the annexation threats "crazy," prompting laughter at the press conference from both the ministers behind him and reporters.

Zoom in: "We're a very, fundamentally different country," Carney said, referring to his culturally inclusive swearing-in ceremony.

• "The president is a successful business person and dealmaker. We're his largest client in so many industries," Carney said, adding, "clients expect respect and working together in a proper commercial way."
• "The nature of Canada means we won't. The economics means we shouldn't. And what you will see from this government is focusing on building here at home, building with different partners abroad.

Context: Carney has never held elected office, but won 86% of the vote to be elected Liberal Party leader.

• Because his party controls a minority of the House of Commons seats, Carney will have to soon call for a federal election, per the New York Times.
• He said Canadians should expect to go to the polls before November.

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