At a press conference on Thursday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney accused U.S. President Trump of trying to divide and weaken Canada with U.S. auto tariffs, vowing that the country will retaliate with forceful countermeasures. He announced a $2 billion strategic response fund to protect Canadian workers and fortify the auto supply chain from raw materials to finished vehicles. Carney also pledged investments in clean energy, critical minerals, and international trade partnerships to future-proof the industry.