Here's Why PM Carney Is Doing a Better Job Than You Think...

So much for “elbows up,” right? While plenty of pundits have rushed to criticize Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to Trump’s latest tariffs—calling it weak or overly cautious—the facts tell a different story. Just because Carney isn’t waving his fists or throwing out empty threats like Doug Ford doesn’t mean he’s not playing the long game. He’s not stooping to Trump’s level, and that might actually be the smartest move in the room. Canada’s international exports are up. Trade with the U.S. has dropped to its lowest point in decades. That’s not a retreat—it’s a redirection. A strategic shift in how Canada shows up on the global stage. In Episode 176, let’s dig into the political quicksand Carney is navigating during these tense U.S.-Canada trade talks—and why his calm, calculated approach might be exactly what this moment calls for. (And honestly? At least our Prime Minister is Mark Carney… and not Pierre Poilievre.) Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you. This episode was recorded on: July 14, 2025 Become a YouTube channel member or paid SubStack subscriber to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featured BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.social Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcast SubStack: billkelly.substack.com/ *Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times! CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating Economic Challenges in Canada 04:49 The Impact of U.S. Politics on Canadian Economy 10:00 Future Prospects and Strategic Directions for Canada FURTHER READING Canadian exports to U.S. continue to drop, reach one of lowest proportions on record https://keyt.com/news/2025/07/03/canadian-exports-to-u-s-continue-to-drop-reach-one-of-lowest-proportions-on-record Carney concedes any deal with Trump will include tariffs https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/15/carney-trump-trade-tariffs-00453935 Donald Trump's threats push Canada to bulldoze its byzantine internal trade barriers https://www.ft.com/content/de61dff6-79fa-4907-be4a-0c67248ab5d0 Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a ‘heavy weight’ https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2025/07/canada-begins-to-diversify-its-trade-but-u-s-tariffs-still-a-heavy-weight HASHTAGS #News #Politics #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #PoliticalCommentary #NewsToday #NewsUpdates #NewsCommentary #PoliticalCommentary #CanadaNews #TodayNews This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe