Mark Carney won the Liberal Party leadership with 85.9% of the vote and stressed national unity in tackling Canada’s current challenges. Now serving as Prime Minister, Carney replaces Justin Trudeau at a crucial time, as Canada faces a trade dispute with the U.S. This conflict escalated after President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, later increasing it to 50%, before unexpectedly reversing the decision within hours.
Responding to Trump’s aggressive stance—including a remark suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state—Carney firmly rejected the idea. In his victory speech, he condemned the tariffs as unfair and vowed to protect Canada’s economy. He assured Canadians that the country would remain independent and denounced Trump’s actions as harmful to Canadian workers and businesses, promising to push back against such threats.
