Carney preps for US invasion risk
The gist
Carney said he spent the past year planning for an "extreme tail risk" of U.S. invasion.
The remark lands amid a tariff war and Trump's push for Canada.
How it unfolded
- 2025Trump ruled out using military force to annex Canada, saying he would instead use "economic force" to pursue his vision of Canada becoming part of the United States.
- Sep 23, 2026The New York Times interview with Carney was published Wednesday; Carney said he has not met with Trump.
- Sep 24, 2026Carney said in the interview that he had geared up for an "extreme tail risk" of the U.S. invading his country, describing it as an event that could cause enormous damage but is unlikely enough to be overlooked.