Trump Congratulates Carney as Canada Re-Elects Liberal Govt
U.S. President Trump congratulates Mark Carney on Canada election win as both leaders agree to meet amid ongoing bilateral tensions.
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In the midst of heightened tensions between Canada and the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump extended his congratulations to Mark Carney for securing a win in Canada’s national elections.
According to an official release from the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, Carney and Trump held a phone conversation Tuesday, where both leaders acknowledged the importance of maintaining bilateral cooperation between their countries. The statement confirmed that an in-person meeting is being arranged.
“Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald J. Trump discussed the significance of ongoing collaboration between Canada and the United States as two sovereign, independent nations. Plans for a face-to-face meeting in the near term were agreed upon,” the statement outlined.
The development follows a period of diplomatic unease, triggered by recent U.S. actions perceived as threats to Canadian sovereignty, including tariff impositions and controversial remarks by Trump on social media. A particularly provocative election day post, where Trump alluded to turning Canada into the 51st U.S. state, ignited backlash across Canadian political circles.
Reacting to the results, Carney accused the U.S. President of attempting to undermine Canadian autonomy. “America wants control of our land, our resources, our sovereignty. These threats are real. This is an effort to break our nation’s will. That will not happen,” Carney said in a statement issued post-election.
Carney’s Liberal Party achieved a fourth consecutive term, winning roughly 168 seats in the newly expanded 343-member House of Commons. While short of a clear majority, the outcome was interpreted as a public stand against populism and foreign influence.
The Conservative Party ended second with about 143 seats. The Bloc Québécois dropped to 23 seats, and the New Democratic Party (NDP) managed to secure only 7.
Election authorities noted a surge in voter turnout, citing heightened public concern over national sovereignty and domestic resilience amid global instability.
