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Canadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump

Washington Post World Tuesday 01 September 2026, 13:20 UTC By Aoife Walsh 1 min read
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party swept three special elections late on Monday, in polls that were seen as a key test of whether voters supported his tough stance against President Donald Trump amid a trade war. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVECanadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party swept three special elections late on Monday, in polls that were seen as a key test of whether voters supported his tough stance against President Donald Trump amid a trade war. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVECanadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.
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