On Tuesday, in Toronto, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his indifference towards the outcome of the upcoming Canadian election, stating his preference for dealing with a liberal over a conservative. Trump's firm stance on Canada has included trade tariffs and repeated tough talk.
In an interview on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle," Trump dismissed concerns that his actions could benefit the ruling Liberal Party, potentially leading to a less favorable U.S.-Canada relationship. Trump asserted that he finds it easier to work with liberals, even if they win the election, expressing a lack of concern over the matter.
Directing criticism towards Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, Trump belittled his opponent, labeling him as unfriendly and someone who made negative remarks, which Trump claimed not to care about.
Recent developments in Canadian politics have shown the Liberals making a resurgence under the leadership of a new figure after swapping out Justin Trudeau. Surveys indicate a tightening race between the Liberals and the Conservatives, with the Liberals painting Poilievre as a Trump-like figure and warning against his alleged ties to Trump's demands.
While Poilievre has adopted the slogan "Canada First" in response to U.S. pressures, attempting to link his opponent to past government failures, the Conservative Party was unavailable for immediate comment in response to the recent developments.