Canadian prime minister Carney said he has considered the 'extreme tail risk' of U.S. military action and is pursuing economic and strategic diversification to reduce dependence on the United States, including cutting reliance on SpaceX satellite broadband. He expects Trump-era policies to increase demand for dollar alternatives and said a multipolar reserve-currency system would offer more flexibility. Carney added a U.S. invasion is not the baseline scenario but that failing to prepare would b

2026-09-24

Canadian prime minister Carney said he has considered the 'extreme tail risk' of U.S. military action and is pursuing economic and strategic diversification to reduce dependence on the United States, including cutting reliance on SpaceX satellite broadband. He expects Trump-era policies to increase demand for dollar alternatives and said a multipolar reserve-currency system would offer more flexibility. Carney added a U.S. invasion is not the baseline scenario but that failing to prepare would be irresponsible, describing such planning as risk management.