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Mark Carney Focuses on U.S. Trade Tensions as Election Nears

The Canadian Prime Minister pauses his campaign again to address escalating tariffs and announces plans for post-election negotiations with Donald Trump.

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(Left) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for a snap election after speaking with Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada, on March 23, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada. (Right) Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a campaign event in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada on April 4, 2025
BrightDrop electric delivery vans are parked near General Motors (GM) BrightDrop unit's CAMI EV Assembly, Canada's first full-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant, in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, March 13, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Liberal Leader Mark Carney makes an announcement during a federal election campaign stop at Intelligent City in Delta, B.C., on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Overview

  • Mark Carney has paused his election campaign for the third time to address the economic impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada, emphasizing the urgency of trade challenges.
  • Carney confirmed that negotiations on a new economic and security relationship with the U.S. will begin immediately after the April 28 federal election if he remains in office.
  • President Trump has paused global tariffs for 90 days for most countries but excluded Canada, which continues to face significant trade penalties on steel, aluminum, and auto exports.
  • Polls show Carney's Liberal Party leading the race, with 62% of Canadians viewing him as the best candidate to negotiate with Trump on trade issues.
  • Carney has highlighted the importance of diversifying trade partnerships with like-minded nations to reduce economic reliance on the U.S.