Globe: Carney says Canada cannot rely on U.S. any longer, must achieve ‘economic autonomy’
Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against Donald Trump’s new tariffs on foreign-made autos but warned that Canada must start fundamentally reshaping its economy to reduce dependence on the United States and create “strategic economic autonomy in this country.”
He said he’s confident that he can ensure the survival of Canada’s auto sector, naming this and a number of other industries that he said Ottawa, the provinces and businesses must protect and build up, including critical metals and minerals, artificial intelligence, as well as green and petroleum energy sectors.
“It is clear that the United States is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that, with comprehensive negotiations, we will be able to restore some trust, but there will be no turning back,” Mr. Carney told reporters in Ottawa.
AP: Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems.
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Utah lawmakers who pushed for a ban said putting fluoride in water was too expensive. Cox, who grew up and raised his own children in a community without fluoridated water, compared it recently to being “medicated” by the government.
Last Updated: 28.Mar.2025 15:28 EDT
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