Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed allegations that Canada intends to interfere in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, expressing disappointment over comments made by the American ambassador. Speaking during an official visit to Turkey, Carney denied any involvement in American political affairs and criticized the U.S. envoy's public accusations as unfounded.

Tensions between the two countries have increased following Canada’s withdrawal from trade negotiations with the United States in late August. These talks aimed in part to reduce tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian imports but ended without an agreement amid what Canada described as unreasonable demands from the U.S. side.

The U.S. Embassy in Canada had recently accused Canadian officials of dismissing concerns regarding potential election interference, pointing to statements by Canadian ministers signaling intentions to influence U.S. politics. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra earlier advised Canadians to avoid involvement in American political processes. Carney strongly rejected these assertions, emphasizing that Canada has no plans to interfere in the U.S. elections scheduled for November 3.

President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed numerous tariffs on Canadian goods, and Trump has made provocative remarks suggesting the possibility of annexing Canada. Meanwhile, his approval ratings in the U.S. are at historic lows, with polls indicating that the Republican Party faces significant challenges in the forthcoming midterm elections, which will determine control of the U.S. Congress. When questioned about whether Trump might use unfavorable election results as justification for additional tariffs against Canada, Carney expressed skepticism about such a move.

Regarding future trade relations, Carney reiterated that Canada is not in a hurry to finalize a deal and hinted that negotiations might be delayed until after the current U.S. administration concludes its term. “If it has to be months from now or longer than that, or another administration before a proper deal comes into place, we will do that,” he stated.

Carney’s visit to Turkey is part of Canada’s broader strategy to diversify its economic partnerships and reduce dependency on the U.S. market. He underscored Canada’s sovereignty and commitment to forging an independent path, declaring, “It’s absolutely clear where I stand, where Canada stands. We will never be the 51st state. We are going our own way.”