Canadian PM Mark Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to ‘break’ Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney called a snap election for 28 April, seeking a strong mandate to address the crisis caused by US President Trump’s trade actions and threats. Carney proposed cutting the lowest income tax bracket by 1 percentage point and emphasized the need to build a strong economy and secure Canada in the face of Trump’s attempts to undermine the country’s sovereignty. Polls suggest a close race between Carney’s Liberal Party and the Conservatives, with the outcome potentially hinging on Quebec’s support and Carney’s ability to navigate his first campaign against experienced political opponents.

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