Trump Administration Open to Boosting North American Manufacturing with Canada’s PM Carney

The Trump administration is prepared to collaborate with Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen North American manufacturing, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

In a televised interview on Fox News’ “Special Report,” Greer expressed confidence in Carney's leadership. “I think the new prime minister is a serious person,” he said, emphasizing that the U.S. is committed to revitalizing production within the continent. “We should have more manufacturing in North America. We need to have it in our hemisphere.”

Greer noted that while trade discussions often occur at the highest level, the administration is ready to support President Donald Trump in fostering a productive relationship with Carney. “We’ll see how the relationship goes—it’s really at the leaders’ level with the president and the prime minister, but we stand ready to engage,” Greer added.

The remarks come amid growing calls to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains and bring critical industries back to the region. With Carney’s economic background, including his roles as former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, analysts expect a pragmatic approach to bilateral trade and industrial policy.

The Biden administration previously emphasized regional partnerships under USMCA, but Trump’s team is signaling a renewed emphasis on reshoring jobs and manufacturing capacity as part of its broader economic strategy.

The potential U.S.-Canada collaboration may play a pivotal role in rebalancing global trade dependencies, especially amid ongoing tensions with China. As both nations explore paths to mutual economic growth, the manufacturing sector is poised to become a central pillar of North American trade policy.

Greer’s comments signal a possible shift toward deeper economic integration between the U.S. and Canada under new leadership.