Canadian PM Mark Carney's Liberals win an election upended by Trump

'51st state' taunt boosts ruling party; unclear if it can win outright majority

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters on stage at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on April 29. (The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO (AP) -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won 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 Conservatives. It wasn't immediately clear, though, if they would win an outright majority -- at least 172 -- or would need to rely on one of the smaller parties to pass legislation.

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