Canada has financial capacity to face US threats, minister says

Speaking to reporters earlier today, Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his country is focused on supporting businesses through the latest round of US tariffs. He argues that Canada is operating from a position of strength, with the "fiscal capacity" and a very good credit rating that will help it to keep impacted businesses afloat and minimise job losses. Champagne adds that Canadians are realising "America has changed" and that "enough is enough