“Under the new Prime Minister, Canada remains committed to the fight against climate change,” says Wilkinson, referring to the newly elected prime minister Mark Carney. But “some elements of the climate plan probably have become a little tougher in the context of working with the Trump Administration.”

A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet.

The former central bank chief takes over at what he has called a “time of great consequence” for Canada, with Trump attacking its sovereignty and economic security.

President Donald Trump escalated his trade war Tuesday, announcing on Truth Social that he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum coming from Canada from 25% to 50% in retaliation for new trade restrictions put in place by the province of Ontario this week.

For many years, Canada has been among the United States' closest allies and trading partners. But U.S. President Donald Trump's steep new tariffs on Canadian goods are infuriating Canadian officials,