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Election In Canada

Carney's Liberals win

Carney aims for global leadership role against Trump

Published : Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 at 12:00 AM  Count : 334
OTTAWA, Apr 29: Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after winning Canada's election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power.

Congratulatory messages from world leaders have begun pouring in, with countries including China and India saying they would welcome cooperation with Carney's government.

Following a campaign dominated by Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, Carney promised to chart "a new path forward" in a world "fundamentally changed" by a United States that is newly hostile to free trade.

"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons," said Carney, who led the central banks of Canada and Britain before entering politics earlier this year.

"We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy in the G7," he said.

Carney's Liberals secured control of Canada's parliament but may fall just short of a majority.

That will require making deals with smaller parties but still marks an extraordinary comeback for the Liberals, who earlier this year looked headed for an electoral wipeout.

Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party had been on track to win the vote but Trump's attacks, combined with the departure of unpopular former prime minister Justin Trudeau, transformed the race.

Carney, who replaced Trudeau as prime minister just last month, convinced voters that his experience managing economic crises made him the ideal candidate to defy Trump.

Poilievre, whose party was on track to form a strong opposition, conceded defeat on Tuesday and promised to work with the Liberals to counter Trump.

"We will always put Canada first," Poilievre told supporters in Ottawa.

"Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty."

British leader Keir Starmer congratulated Carney and said he looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties, adding that the two countries are "the closest of allies, partners and friends."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also said she anticipated working with Ottawa to "defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade."

China's foreign ministry said it was "willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit."

The two countries have had a rocky relationship, with Ottawa and Beijing currently embroiled in a trade spat over tech and agriculture exports.

Meanwhile India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was keen to grow relations with Ottawa and "unlock greater opportunities for our people."

Canada has accused New Delhi of being involved in the assassination of a Canadian who campaigned for Sikhs to secede from India -- a claim which Modi's government has denied.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a comeback victory for the governing Liberals in Monday's election, positioning himself for a global role as a champion of multilateralism against U.S. President Donald Trump's more protectionist policies.

The first person to lead two G7 central banks has the experience to earn immediate international credibility, experts say.

Carney's tough words for Trump during the campaign have been closely watched in other parts of the world.

"Canada is ready to take a leadership role in building a coalition of like-minded countries who share our values," Carney said on April 3 in Ottawa. "We believe in international cooperation. We believe in the free and open exchange of goods, services and ideas. And if the United States no longer wants to lead, Canada will." �"AFP, REUTERS



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