Canada Calls Early Election as Carney Seeks Mandate to Counter U.S. Trade Tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces April 28 election, aiming to address Trump's trade war and safeguard Canadian sovereignty.

Mark Carney, Canada's newly sworn-in Prime Minister, has called for early elections to secure a stronger mandate against U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump.
The election, set for April 28, comes as Canada faces a trade war and annexation rhetoric from Trump, who has described Canada as 'destined to be the 51st state.'
The campaign is expected to focus heavily on U.S.-Canada relations, with tariffs on Canadian goods scheduled to take effect on April 2.
Polls show a tight race between Carney's Liberal Party and the Conservatives, with smaller parties losing relevance as voters prioritize major-party leadership.
This election is being described as 'existential' for Canada, with high voter turnout anticipated due to the stakes surrounding national sovereignty and economic resilience.