Donald Trump’s return and aggressive trade policies, including tariffs on Canadian imports and annexation suggestions, dramatically reshaped Canada’s political landscape. This external pressure propelled Liberal leader Mark Carney, emphasizing crisis management, ahead of Conservative Pierre Poilievre in the polls. The election became a referendum on leadership amid fears of US overreach, influencing voter behavior and potentially securing a Liberal victory. Donald Trump’s return and aggressive trade policies, including tariffs on Canadian imports and annexation suggestions, dramatically reshaped Canada’s political landscape. This external pressure propelled Liberal leader Mark Carney, emphasizing crisis management, ahead of Conservative Pierre Poilievre in the polls. The election became a referendum on leadership amid fears of US overreach, influencing voter behavior and potentially securing a Liberal victory.
