Canada's Election Heats Up: Trump, Tariffs, and Tensions

In the first French-language debate, Canada's top party leaders faced off over how to handle U.S.

President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance.

Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and even suggested annexing Canada.

Liberal leader and PM Mark Carney touted his global economic experience, saying, “Trump respects people who understand the

world.” Conservative Pierre Poilievre hit back, calling Carney a Trudeau clone.

NDP’s Jagmeet Singh accused both of favoring the rich, while Bloc leader Blanchet questioned Carney’s political chops.

Rock legend Neil Young has thrown his support behind Mark Carney, warning that the U.S.

wants Canada’s 'resources, land, and maybe our souls.' In a passionate open letter, Young said Carney has the

brains and strategy to protect Canada’s future.

He wrote, 'It takes more than bravado to fight this kind of threat.' Washington State nearly sent 200

National Guard troops to the Canadian border to support Trump’s anti-drug efforts.

Though the plan was scrapped, it shows how tense U.S.-Canada relations have become.

Officials feared Trump might federalize the Guard if the state didn’t act.

A major Chinese-Canadian political group is urging voters to reject candidates who threaten ties with China and India.

The CCCA says these relationships are vital for Canada’s future and criticized both major parties for ignoring community

voices.

The debate wasn’t all serious.

Leaders sparred over pipelines, housing, and even strawberries.

Singh called the Bloc 'as useless as the monarchy,' while Poilievre and Carney clashed over housing records.

When asked what U.S.

products they’ve stopped buying, Carney said he gave up U.S.

wine, while others proudly chose Canadian berries and beef.