Trump's Preference for Liberals Fuels Canadian Election Debate

Donald Trump's remarks about preferring Canada's Liberal Party over Conservatives intensify the political divide as polls show a narrowing race between the two parties.

Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that he prefers dealing with Canada's Liberal Party over the Conservatives, calling Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre 'no friend of mine.'
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Trump’s comments, arguing they reflect a desire for 'weak' Canadian leadership under Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Recent polls show the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, gaining ground and in some cases surpassing the Conservatives, reversing earlier double-digit Conservative leads.
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, including Trump’s tariffs and annexation rhetoric, continue to influence public opinion and political strategies in Canada.
The upcoming federal election, expected to be called soon, is shaping up as a contest between Poilievre’s 'Canada First' platform and Carney’s moderate leadership approach.