Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

The Canadian **poll** has culminated in a surprising triumph for the Liberal Party, with indications that **former U.S. President** Donald Trump’s **commentary** might have inadvertently contributed to their success.

Since resuming office in January, Trump has repeatedly goaded Canada and even mused about annexation, which coincided with a significant swing in favor of the center-left party.

**Newly elected Prime Minister** Mark Carney has maintained a strong emphasis on the U.S.-Canada dynamic. In his victory address, he cautioned that the U.S. had its sights set on Canada’s territory and wealth, asserting, “President Trump seeks to undermine us so America can **consume** us. That will never occur.”

Prior to Trump’s re-election, the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre was enjoying **a commanding lead** in voter polls due to widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the Canadian economy and a decade of Liberal governance under previous leader **Justin Trudeau**.

The past year has been challenging for established governments globally, with many facing losses or diminished influence, notably those in the US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, and India.

This election deviated from this trend, with the Liberals replacing Trudeau with a political **outsider**, the erstwhile Bank of England governor, Carney.

The newly elected leadership **headed straight** towards what was repeatedly portrayed as the genuine danger Trump posed to Canadian economy and sovereignty.

Though Trump does not appear to share his past disdain for Carney as he did for Trudeau, their political and policy agendas seem poised to **grow increasingly polarised**.

Signs already point to Canada looking towards Europe for a more dependable partner, a move that is likely to ruffle Trump’s feathers.

Carney has pledged to initiate swift trade discussions with Trump to prevent impending American tariffs on Canadian automotive exports scheduled for 3 May.

The Canadian economy, heavily reliant on U.S. exports, is at significant risk if a full-blown trade war erupts. Carney, a seasoned economist and central banker, has assured voters that he will exert every effort to prevent Canada from plunging into a recession.

Trump’s **ingrained** stance on Canadian politics resurfaced on Monday as electors cast their ballots. He reiterated his belief that the U.S.-Canadian border is “artificially drawn,” suggesting Canada would be better suited as a “beloved” American state.

Carney’s swift rise to power comes at a crucial moment, as his nation confronts a generational confrontation from its powerful neighbor. Worldwide leaders are still navigating interactions with Donald Trump in his second term, but few will face such an audacious challenge.

It would be unreasonable to expect the Liberal supporters to express gratitude toward the U.S leader, or for Trump to moderate his language, despite his previous comments expressing a preference for a Liberal prime minister.

Anticipate further pointed remarks about Canada becoming part of the U.S., increased threats of a trade war, and a willingness to **sweep aside** longstanding ties and agreements with America’s neighboring country.

The paradox is that Trump’s **mocking** focus on Canada may have prevented him from having a northerly neighbor governed by, if not an ideological ally, at least a politician more aligned with his vision than Carney.

Although Poilievre, an experienced politician, shares no similarity to the American businessman turned president, they share some currents—pursuit of reduced government, lower taxes, streamlining social services, encouraging fossil fuel output, and animosity towards what they both criticize as “woke” leftist influence.

A Conservative victory would have signaled to many—a U.S and global audience—, that Trump’s win was not an isolated American occurrence but a manifestation of a worldwide lean toward a culturally conservative, antithetical to elite, anti-immigration, pro-working class ideology.