• Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a new cabinet focused on economic reforms.
• Key appointments include Anita Anand as Foreign Minister and Dominic LeBlanc managing US-Canada trade.
• Carney aims to redefine ties with the US amidst a challenging trade environment.
• The cabinet includes a mix of experienced politicians and new faces committed to addressing internal trade barriers.
• Immediate goals include tax cuts and removal of interprovincial trade barriers by July 1.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced a new cabinet aimed at delivering "decisive action" on economic reform and redefining Canada's fraught relationship with the United States, following his election win amidst turbulent trade tensions. Carney stated that this cabinet was designed to reflect the change Canadians need and deserve, particularly in light of President Trump's recently expressed desire to negotiate a new trade deal with Canada, as well as ongoing tariff challenges that have affected Canadian jobs and exports, according to BBC and Reuters.

The cabinet, now reduced from 39 to 29 members, features significant changes. Notably, Dominic LeBlanc will now focus on Canada-US trade, while Anita Anand has taken over as Foreign Minister from Melanie Joly, who has transitioned to the role of Industry Minister. Carney emphasized the team’s mission to build a "stronger economy" and stated, "Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States," highlighting the urgency of addressing trade barriers and tariffs, according to South China Morning Post and Reuters.

Carney's cabinet consists of both veterans and newcomers, including names like Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and fresh appointments such as Evan Solomon as the Minister for Artificial Intelligence, indicating a strategic pivot towards modern economic solutions. He aims to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day, July 1, and is focused on implementing a middle-class tax cut, which he argues will further stabilize the economy amidst external pressures, according to BBC and South China Morning Post.

In response to the cabinet changes, various stakeholders including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have called for action on regulatory reform and trade diversification as essential steps to enhance Canada's economic resilience. Carney's proactive stance comes after he encountered Trump directly, reiterating Canada’s commitment to its sovereignty against any threats of political annexation, promising that Canada "won’t be for sale, ever," a sentiment that reflects his commitment to protecting national interests while fostering economic partnerships, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.