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Summary
- Both Canada and Australia saw centre-left incumbents re-elected, significantly driven by voter backlash against Trump’s aggressive trade policies and rhetoric.
- In Canada, the Liberals decisively replaced Justin Trudeau with Mark Carney, whose distinct style and economic expertise effectively differentiated him from his predecessor.
- Australia’s Anthony Albanese leveraged his reputation for stability and moderation, capitalising on opponent Peter Dutton’s controversial Trump-like policies and rhetoric.
- Economic and national sovereignty concerns prompted by Trump’s tariff threats united voters in both countries behind leaders advocating calm and competence.
- While Canada’s Liberals secured a minority government reliant on coalition support, Australia’s Labor Party won a decisive parliamentary majority, providing greater political stability.
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