Canada PM Carney calls snap election for April 28 amid Trump tariff crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap federal election on April 28 to secure a strong mandate amid escalating trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney, who recently assumed leadership of the Liberal Party, claims the tariffs imposed by Trump pose a significant threat to Canada's economy and sovereignty. He emphasized the need for Canada to 'fight the Americans' and prevent economic domination. The decision to call an early election, originally scheduled for October, aims to capitalize on the Liberal Party's recent recovery in the polls. Carney is urging Canadians to support his leadership to address these challenges. The upcoming election will see the ruling Liberal Party contesting against the opposition Conservative Party in a tightly contested race.