Canada Announces Snap Elections on April 28th Amid Trade War Tensions

Snap parliamentary elections have been announced for April 28th, according to a statement made today (March 23, 2025) by Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The decision comes amid the escalating trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. “I am asking Canadian citizens for a strong mandate to confront President Trump,” declared the head of government while announcing the election date. “The unjustified tariffs imposed by the U.S. President and his trade actions are creating the biggest crisis of our time,” he emphasized. Mark Carney stressed that “Donald Trump wants to dissolve us so that America can dominate us.” However, he vowed not to allow this, stating that holding elections will provide him with a “strong mandate” to counteract Donald Trump.