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Canada's Federal Election Campaign Centers on Trump’s Trade War and Sovereignty Threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre present contrasting strategies as Canadians prepare to vote on April 28.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, on the second day of his Liberal Party election campaign tour, speaks in front of a mural at the Gander International Lounge in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference after the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa, Canada on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP)
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the finals at the NCAA wrestling championship on March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia.
From left, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS), Liberal leader Mark Carney (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS), Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre (Gino Donato/THE CANADIAN PRESS), Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet (Martin Chevalier/AFP) and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election, seeking a strong mandate to counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation rhetoric.
  • Trump’s administration has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, with additional tariffs expected on April 2, intensifying economic tensions.
  • Carney has framed the election as a fight to defend Canadian sovereignty and accused Poilievre of ideological alignment with Trump, which Poilievre has denied.
  • Polls show a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with Carney benefiting from a surge in Canadian nationalism driven by Trump’s actions.
  • Both leaders have pledged to stand firm against Trump, but their approaches differ, with Carney emphasizing international engagement and Poilievre advocating a nationalist strategy.