Canadian leader tells nation Donald Trump's tariff war can help domestic trade

Speaking at an election debate in Montreal, Mark Carney said the US tariff war could be a blessing in disguise for Canada

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, from left, Liberal leader Mark Carney and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh participate in the English-language federal leaders’ debate in Montreal (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/AP)

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he will cut out the red tape for internal, domestic trade for Canadian businesses while dealing with US President Donald Trump.

Speaking at an election debate in Montreal, he said the US tariff war could be a blessing in disguise for Canada.