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The dust has settled, and Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States of America.
Trump won the Presidential election, securing the 270 electoral college seats with big wins in key battleground states such as Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, as well as holding a late lead in other states such as Arizona and Michigan.
North of the border, many are now wondering what this will mean for Canadians and how it’ll impact day-to-day lives. Brock University Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Stefan Dolgert says one thing to expect is tougher trade talks.
Another thing that Canadians may see a difference in is the US’s support for Ukraine. When Russia first invaded in 2022, President Biden had sent support to Ukraine – something that Trump and his new VP-elect JD Vance haven’t committed to. Dr. Dolgert says he thinks Trump may pull out, which could also mean dismantling NATO.
In total, the Biden administration has sent $175-billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022.
The 2024 US Presidential Election was one that’s been described by pundits as ‘one-of-a-kind’, a race that saw sitting-President Joe Biden withdraw his name as the candidate for the Democrats, while Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt earlier this summer. Dr. Dolgert says the extreme split politically in the US isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Tuesday evening marked a clean sweep for the Republicans, as the votes for President, Senate and the House could all turn red. Dr. Dolgert says this is simialer to what happened when Trump was first elected in 2016, however there is room for the Republicans to learn from that election as well.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken to X to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory over Kamala Harris.
Trudeau wrote in part: ‘The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.’
Premier Doug Ford issued a statement congratulating Donald Trump and JD Vance on their election as the next U.S. President and Vice President. Ford emphasized the crucial and long-standing partnership between Ontario and the United States, highlighting shared economic ties and integrated supply chains that support millions of workers.
Looking ahead, Ford expressed optimism about expanding trade and cooperation, underscoring the importance of investing in the U.S.-Ontario relationship to fuel future economic growth and collaboration.
As of now, Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term as President on January 20th, 2025. During the ceremony, the President-elect and Vice President-elect take the Oath of Office and become the President and Vice President of the United States, respectively. The inauguration ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
(Written by Matt Latour, with files from Bob Perreault and Chris Soares)