# Canada unveils budget to curb reliance on US

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/canada-unveils-budget-to-curb-reliance-on-us/
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:21:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:12:53+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-budget-independence-6528456
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Canada’s budget aims to reduce reliance on the US.
- Investment is expected in energy and critical minerals.
- Support is planned for workers affected by tariffs.

## Summary

Canada’s government is presenting a budget aimed at reducing the country’s economic reliance on the United States, arguing that relations have changed and pre-Trump tariff-free trade is unlikely to return. Prime Minister Mark Carney says diversifying alliances and strengthening Canada’s independence remain priorities, despite uncertainty over US trade policy after the Republican midterm defeat.

The budget is expected to fund major projects in energy infrastructure and critical-mineral mining, as well as help workers in tariff-hit industries such as autos and steel. US Democrats have promised to oppose tariffs when they take control of Congress next year, but Canadian officials say negotiations must be with the White House. Carney’s Liberals now hold a parliamentary majority, easing the budget’s passage.

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