Canada and U.S. Leaders Agree to Post-Election Talks Amid Trade Dispute

Mark Carney and Donald Trump hold first phone call as U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports loom, with both nations preparing for retaliatory measures.

Mark Carney and Donald Trump have agreed to meet after Canada's April 28 election to negotiate a new economic and security relationship.
Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars, set to take effect April 2, threaten Canada's auto industry, with Carney warning of retaliatory tariffs.
Carney has declared the U.S. an unreliable partner, citing Trump's aggressive trade policies and their impact on bilateral relations.
The Canadian federal election has tightened, with the Liberals gaining momentum in key provinces like Ontario and Quebec against the Conservatives.
Trump's rhetoric, including references to Canada as a potential 51st U.S. state, has fueled Canadian nationalism and shaped election discourse.