‘Delighted’ Trump claims he ‘threw’ Canadian election to Liberals

US President Donald Trump's remarks about Canada's sovereignty have not only strained diplomatic ties but also reshaped Canada's political landscape. He was one of the major issues in Canada federal election 2025, in which the Liberal Party returned to power for the fourth consecutive term.

He asserts that he influenced Canada's recent federal election and the Liberal resurgence under new Prime Minister Mark Carney.

According to Ashley Parker, a journalist, President Trump appeared genuinely pleased with the influence he claimed to have had on Canada’s federal election.


“That’s not his political ideology, but he seemed positively delighted at what he saw as the outsized influence he had in another country’s elections.”

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She recalled, during a recent interview with The Atlantic, Trump boasted, “Once I became a presence in the Canadian elections, I really turned it into a close call; I kind of threw it from the Conservatives to the Liberals.”

He further suggested that Canada becoming the 51st US state would be "great," though he acknowledged the improbability of such an event.

These comments, coupled with the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, have been perceived by many Canadians as direct threats to their nation's sovereignty and economic stability.

In response, Canadians stood behind the Liberal Party, leading to a surprising electoral victory. Mark Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, assumed the role of Prime Minister, emphasizing a firm stance against US pressures.

"America is not Canada. And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape or form," Carney declared in his victory speech.

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He has promised to diversify trade partnerships, reduce interprovincial trade barriers, and invest in domestic industries to reduce dependence on the US market. Carney also announced a $2 billion fund to support businesses and workers affected by US tariffs and a $5 billion investment to develop new trade corridors.

According to a recent Leger poll, 78% of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Trump, with only 12% expressing a favorable opinion. Additionally, 91% of Canadians expressed a desire to reduce the country's reliance on the US as a trade partner.

As Carney prepares to meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., the focus will be on redefining the Canada-US relationship and strengthening the relationship between the two countries.