Trump congratulates Canada’s New Prime Minister Mark Carney after election win

U.S. President Donald Trump called Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, to congratulate him after his win in Monday’s election. The two leaders said they plan to meet “in the near future” to talk about trade and security between their countries, according to BBC news. Carney’s Liberal Party won the most seats in Canada’s House of Commons but did not win a majority. They got 169 seats — three short of the 172 needed to govern alone. That means Carney will need help from other parties to pass laws. “This is a big moment for Canada,” Carney told the BBC. “We will work with the United State

U.S. President Donald Trump called Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, to congratulate him after his win in Monday’s election. The two leaders said they plan to meet “in the near future” to talk about trade and security between their countries, according to BBC news. Carney’s Liberal Party won the most seats in Canada’s House of Commons but did not win a majority. They got 169 seats — three short of the 172 needed to govern alone. That means Carney will need help from other parties to pass laws. “This is a big moment for Canada,” Carney told the BBC. “We will work with the United States, but only on terms that respect our country. Canada deserves respect.” Trump’s trade tariffs and comments about Canada caused tension during the election campaign. However, Carney’s office said he and Trump agreed that Canada and the U.S. must work together “as independent, sovereign nations for their mutual betterment.” Carney, a former head of Canada’s and the UK’s central banks, became prime minister last month after former PM Justin Trudeau resigned. Despite early predictions of defeat, the Liberals made a strong comeback. The White House said the election result would not change Trump’s controversial plan to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S. Deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said, “The election does not affect President Trump’s plan to make Canada America’s cherished 51st state.” Carney strongly rejected that idea. “That is never, ever going to happen,” he told the BBC. Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet urged other parties to give Carney time to work, especially on U.S. trade. “This is not the time to threaten to overthrow the government,” he said. “Canadians want stability.” One issue most parties agree on is helping workers hurt by U.S. tariffs. Carney promised action: “We will support our workers and industries. Canadians will not be left behind.” The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, came second with 144 seats. Poilievre lost his own seat, as did NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who announced he would step down. The NDP lost many votes compared to the last election. Canada’s voter turnout was 67%. Carney now prepares to host the G7 summit in Alberta this June, while also dealing with Canada’s housing crisis and promising tax cuts for lower- and middle-income Canadians. Pete Hoekstra, the new U.S. ambassador to Canada, said in a video message: “I’m committed to making progress in this great relationship.”