Liberals under Mark Carney: Canada defies Trump and chooses the minority government!

Liberals under Mark Carney: Canada defies Trump and chooses the minority government!

Mark Carney's Liberal Party will probably form a minority government in Canada, as the current projections show. This is done in a political climate that is strongly shaped by the threats of US President Donald Trump. In the election, the Liberal Party of the 343 seats in the lower house gained in 169, but did not reach the required majority of 172 seats. The conservatives under Pierre Poilievre follow with 144 seats. Despite an interim deficit of 25 percentage points at the beginning of the year, the liberals manage to take over the government for the fourth time in a row. According to Al Jazera the concern about Trump and his threats to do the "51st state" of the US and supported his party.

Carney, who had only taken over the office of Prime Minister a month ago as the successor to Justin Trudeau, concentrated his campaign on his experience in management of economic crises. The uncertainties about possible new tariffs and trade barriers, especially when Trump stays in power, were of central importance in the election campaign. Carney has emphasized that his priority will be the handling of Trump's tariffs that could massively affect the Canadian economy. Over 80 percent of Canada's exports go to the United States, which would result in a decline in exports significant economic damage. NDTV emphasizes that Carney has emphasized the need to diversify Canada's trade relationships in order to reduce dependence on the USA.

economic challenges and political dynamics

The announcements of Trump and the possibility of a flat rate of 10 percent could cause economic damage of up to $ 32 billion, which corresponds to icon they corresponds to 1.7 percent of Canadian GDP. In particular, the sectors car, energy and mining would be severely affected, which influenced the concerns of voters in the current choice. Almost 85 percent of Canadian managers reported on business strategies in need of revision in response to the uncertain political situation in the United States, according to the news from Germany Trade & Invest .

The liberals will now form a minority government, which means that they need the support of other parties, such as the new Democratic Party (NDP), to adopt laws. The NDP is expected to secure seven seats, which could represent a potential support for Carney's government. In his speech, Carney appealed to the unity of the population in order to oppose Trump's threats and emphasized that Canada was not dominated by the United States. Pierre Poilievre congratulated him and explained that his party would be responsible for the government. However, he was expected to lose his own seat in Ottawa, although he was previously acted as the next prime minister.

This choice not only marks a political change, but also a crucial phase for Canada, in which the impending decisions in terms of trade and relationships with the United States are of enormous importance. Carney's success could be a positive turn to overcome the challenges that Trump and his administration bring with him while at the same time to set a strategic course for Canada's future.