Trump's threats may have triggered Mark Carney's projected victory

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to win Canada's federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade war.

After polls closed, the Liberals were projected to win more of Parliament's 343 seats than the Conservative Party, though it wasn't immediately clear if they would win an outright majority - at least 172 - or would need to rely on one or more smaller parties to form a government and pass legislation.

The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada's economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state.

Trump's actions infuriated Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism  that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.