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Mark Carney Rejects US Election Interference Claims
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Key Points:
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed US allegations that Canadian politicians are interfering in the upcoming US midterm elections, calling the claims baseless and expressing disappointment in US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
- The US Embassy in Canada accused Canadian officials, including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, of actions aimed at influencing American politics, such as discussing retaliatory tariffs and airing critical advertisements.
- Canadian diplomats have been instructed to maintain a low profile in the US ahead of the midterms, avoiding meetings or photos with candidates unless specially authorized.
- Political experts like McGill University's Daniel Béland criticized the US embassy's claims as exaggerated and warned the accusations might be used to scapegoat Canada if Republicans lose seats.
- Carney downplayed concerns about potential retaliatory tariffs from the US, noting a history of varied justifications for such measures and skepticism about further escalation.
