Ottawa, Aug. 1 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed his country's commitment to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), even as he expressed disappointment over the United States' decision to increase tariffs to 35 per cent on certain Canadian exports not covered under the trade pact.

Stressing a shift towards economic self-reliance, Carney said the government is focused on domestic strength and long-term national resilience.

"Canadians will be our own best customer, creating more well-paying careers at home," Carney said. "We can give ourselves more than any foreign government can ever take away by building with Canadian workers and by using Canadian resources to benefit all Canadians."

"While the Canadian ...