• Trump congratulates Carney on his election victory.
• The two leaders plan to meet in person soon.
• Canada's Liberals secured 169 seats but fell short of a majority.
• Concerns remain over Trump's trade tariffs impacting Canadian economics.
• Carney asserts commitment to protecting Canadian sovereignty in negotiations.

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his recent election victory. In their call, both leaders acknowledged the importance of Canada and the United States working collaboratively as "independent, sovereign nations" for mutual benefit, agreeing to meet in person in the near future, according to BBC, TRT World, and AA.

The discussions follow the recent federal elections where the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Carney, secured approximately 43.5% of the vote, resulting in 169 seats in the House of Commons. However, this total is three seats short of the 172 needed for a majority government, making future legislation more challenging, as Carney will need to negotiate with other parties for support, according to TRT World and AA.

Concerns persist regarding Trump's trade policies, particularly tariffs that impact Canadian businesses. Carney has reiterated that he will only engage with the US on trade matters that respect Canadian sovereignty. This stance is essential as Canada is a primary exporter to the US, while also addressing the projected $45 billion trade deficit with energy needs, comprised significantly of Canadian oil exports, according to BBC and AA.