Mark Carney's Liberals Win Canadian Election Amid US Tensions

Mark Carney's Liberal Party achieved a surprising victory in Canada's 2025 federal election, overcoming expectations of defeat following Justin Trudeau's resignation amid low approval ratings and economic challenges. The campaign was notably shaped by escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, whose annexation threats and trade war rhetoric sparked widespread nationalist sentiment in Canada, bolstering support for the Liberals. Carney, a political newcomer with a background as a central banker, anchored his campaign on countering U.S. provocations and restoring Canada's economic independence, pledging to reduce reliance on American trade. While it remains unclear if the Liberals have secured a parliamentary majority, the party's win marks a historic fourth consecutive term. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, failed to capitalize on the Liberals' earlier unpopularity, and other opposition parties also saw disappointing results. Carney's victory is seen as a mandate to assert Canada's sovereignty and chart a more independent course amid ongoing tensions with the U.S.