Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for an election on April 28th due to economic tensions with the US and President Trump's tariffs, seeking a fresh mandate to counter them.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a federal election on 28 April, seeking a fresh mandate amid growing economic tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump. Carney, who assumed office just over a week ago following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, said he wanted to take decisive action to counter Trump’s tariffs, bolster Canada’s economy, and strengthen international partnerships.
“I knew our country needed to take action,” Carney said, as quoted by BBC, highlighting his government’s initial steps since taking office. He pointed to a new national defence agreement with Australia, stronger diplomatic ties with France and the UK, and early discussions on a trade deal with the EU.
One of Carney’s key moves has been scrapping the carbon tax, a policy he said had caused division. He emphasised the need for a “strong, positive mandate” from Canadians, stating, “There is so much more to do to secure Canada.”
The trade war with the US, exacerbated by Trump’s tariffs, has emerged as a central issue in the upcoming election. Carney called it one of the “most significant threats of our lifetimes,” vowing to support farmers and businesses impacted by the economic standoff.
“He wants to break us so America will own us. We will not let that happen,” Carney said, in a sharp attack on Trump’s economic policies.
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