Ottawa, Jan. 24 -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging Canadians to "Buy Canadian" to protect the country's economy from global economic threats. This move signals a shift toward focusing on local business rather than relying heavily on international trade. This development comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump warning Canada against making trade deals with China.

PM Carney warned that Canada's economy is currently under "threat from abroad," advocating for a strategy where the country becomes its own "best customer."

"With our economy under threat from abroad. Canadians have made a choice: to focus on what we can control," Carney said.

He further added, "We can't control what other nations do. We can be our own best cust...