Mark Carney Wins Canada’s Federal Election as Trump’s Shadow Looms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has emerged victorious in Canada’s federal election on Monday night, according to The Associated Press (AP). This marks a remarkable comeback for the Liberal Party in Canada following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and repeated suggestions for Canada to join the U.S. as its 51st state. Newsweek contacted the Liberal Party of Canada via email on Monday night.

Carney assumed office as prime minister earlier this year after his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, left with low approval ratings. Initially, the election was expected to favor the Conservative Party, but Trump’s actions, including taunting Trudeau and imposing tariffs, shifted public sentiment in favor of Carney, Trudeau, and the Liberal Party.

The election was called in Carney’s favor shortly after polls closed in British Columbia. Over seven million Canadians voted early, setting a record, according to AP. Polls suggested Carney was likely to win, with the Liberal Party projected to secure more parliamentary seats than the Conservative Party, although it was uncertain if they would have an outright majority.

Trump did not endorse either candidate officially but mentioned the election on social media. His interference drew criticism from both Carney and Poilievre, who rejected Trump’s calls for Canada to become a U.S. state. Trump’s previous imposition of tariffs on Canada had strained relations, with the Canadian government retaliating with threats on American imports.

The story will be updated with any statements from Carney and Poilievre following the election results.