Canadian Election 2025: As the 51st State rhetoric tests Canada’s patience and pride, Trump privately congratulates Kaney
“The leaders agree with the importance of Canada and the United States working together as independent sovereign states to improve together.”
Although Trump has not publicly acknowledged Carney’s victory, the U.S. State Department has expressed a desire to work with the new administration to address key issues such as trade fairness, illegal immigration and opposition to China’s influence.
“U.S. and Canada remain one of the broadest relations in the world. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Carney’s administration, especially on key issues such as trade fairness, combating illegal immigration, to stop the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs and to resist the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in our hemisphere,” said U.S. State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce.
This Bonhomi is a time when Trump deepens tension and abnormal remarks. Trump’s repeated remarks about turning Canada into the “51st country” have aroused sharp criticism and refutation from Canadian politics. His administration’s official response showed that the situation was showing a more complex diplomatic posture. “Canadians will benefit a lot,” said White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt. White House spokesman Anna Kelly added that the Canadian election “does not affect President Trump’s plan to create the precious 51ST states in Canada, the United States.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump’s remarks, acknowledging that the administration has not taken steps to annex Canada. “They will hold elections this week, they will have a new leader, and we will deal with new leaders in Canada,” he said. Rubio added that the U.S. government is not conducive to Canada’s treatment of U.S. trade.
Canadians see the Liberal Party as the best party to deal with the threat Trump posed to Canada, according to the IPSOS election poll.
Carney’s victory speech also talked about protecting Canadian sovereignty and economic stability, a government priority in the early hours of Tuesday. He is also focused on upcoming negotiations, which his administration will be with the Trump administration.
Carney said: “We should not forget the shock of the US betrayal, but we must forget the lessons, we must work hard on ourselves, and most importantly, when I sit down with President Trump, we will discuss future economic and security relations, which will be the whole choice between our two sovereign states, rather than the ability many others can provide for many to flourish.
Reelected liberals suggest that Trump’s new threat could lead to their victory. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly noted that voters expressed nervousness about Trump and his threats during the campaign. “Trump respects power and we need to make sure we have the right prime minister,” she said.
Carney’s liberals won 169 seats, with only a majority, but he has no potential challenge to the opposition’s fracture. With an opposition and aggressive attitude, he is expected to face Trump’s provocation with Manchester United behind him.
