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, trans-formed the race. — AFP
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