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Trump Threatens Canada as Election Tensions Escalate

4/25/2025

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Donald Trump stirred controversy by asserting that Canada would "cease to exist" without U.S. backing, just as tensions rise before Canada's federal election. He threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian goods, insisting the U.S. can thrive without them. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney championed Canadian unity and resilience, as the election looms on April 28, 2025.

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Donald Trump stirred controversy by asserting that Canada would "cease to exist" without U.S. backing, just as tensions rise before Canada's federal election. He threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian goods, insisting the U.S. can thrive without them. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney championed Canadian unity and resilience, as the election looms on April 28, 2025.