OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States.
Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessary 270 electoral college votes to win the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
This concludes a turbulent campaign for Trump, which included being convicted of 34 felonies in a hush-money case and two assassination attempts.
“On behalf of the government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as President of the United States of America for a second term, and Senator JD Vance for his election as Vice-President of the United States," Trudeau said in a statement.
“Canada and the U.S. have the world’s most successful partnership. We are neighbours and friends, united by a shared history, common values, and steadfast ties between our peoples. We are also each other’s largest trade partners and our economies are deeply intertwined."
Trudeau added that in Trump's first term, the two nations along with Mexico successfully negotiated the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. Trudeau stressed the multi-billion dollar value of cross-border trade.
That trade deal is up for review in 2026, and Trump has promised to introduce a universal 10-per-cent tariff on all American imports.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly also shared her congratulations on the social media platform X.
"Canada and the U.S. are friends, neighbours and allies — deeply connected through our economies and our people," she wrote.
"Together, we'll focus on investment, growth and global peace and security." Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman also extended congratulations to Trump and his running mate JD Vance.
"We have the great fortune of being neighbours, and the U.S. has no closer partner and ally than Canada. Looking forward to working together toward a more prosperous and secure future," she said in a statement.
David Baxter, The Canadian Press