Donald Trump is projected to win the 2024 Presidential Election in the United States of America.
While final voting numbers are still being tallied, Trump is projected to win 276 of the electoral votes, compared to Vice President Kamala Harris’ projected number of 223.
A total of 270 electoral votes are needed to win the presidency.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on the result of the U.S. presidential election.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as President of the United States of America for a second term, and Senator JD Vance for his election as Vice-President of the United States (U.S.),” Trudeau stated.
“Canada and the U.S. have the world’s most successful partnership. We are neighbours and friends, united by a shared history, common values, and steadfast ties between our peoples. We are also each other’s largest trade partners and our economies are deeply intertwined.”
The Prime Minister added: “During President Trump’s first term, we successfully renegotiated the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which has created thousands of good-paying jobs and has brought investment and opportunity to our communities. In 2023, trade between Canada and the U.S. amounted to over $1.3 trillion, which means over $3.5 billion worth of goods and services crossed the Canada-U.S. border every single day. Building on Team Canada’s work to deepen this relationship since 2015, bilateral trade between our two countries has increased by over $400 billion. We look forward to working with President-elect Trump and his administration, including on issues such as trade, investment, and continental peace and security.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford also issued a statement on the U.S. election.
“I want to offer my congratulations to Donald Trump and JD Vance on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America,” Ford stated.
“Ontario and the United States share one of the most important and enduring friendships in the world, built on strong economic ties, shared values, national security interests and integrated supply chains. Millions of workers on both sides of the border are counting on our governments to maintain and build our economic partnership, pursuing shared opportunities in manufacturing, energy and critical mineral development.”
The Premier added: “I also want to congratulate all the governors, senators, representatives and state representatives who were elected. Ontario is the number one export destination for 17 U.S. states and the number two export destination for another 11. I look forward to working with U.S. leaders at the federal, state and local levels to strengthen our trade and economic growth
Ford said he is “optimistic” about the opportunities that lie ahead for more trade and co-operation between Ontario and the United States.
“We have enormous potential to provide the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries and other new technologies and as a safe and secure source for the clean and reliable nuclear energy needed to power America’s economic growth,” the Premier added.
“That’s why we must adopt a “Buy Can-Am” mindset that creates new jobs and opportunities for workers and businesses on both sides of the border. Now is the time to bet big on the U.S.-Ontario relationship. I look forward to working with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance, their administration and leaders across the United States as we continue to build and grow together.”
Provincial officials added if Ontario were a standalone country, it would be America’s third-largest trading partner with a near-perfect balance in two-way trade totalling CAD $493 billion in 2023, employing millions of workers on both sides of the border.
