OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country would “never” cave to U.S. pressure as he declared a Liberal victory in the federal election Tuesday morning. The campaign came amid sharp threats and trade tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

“America wants our land, our resources, our water. But Canada will not be broken,” Carney said in a speech, vowing to “represent everyone who calls Canada home.”

The Liberals have secured a fourth term, but Carney may need the support of coalition partners to form a government. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat and is expected to lose his seat.

Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has campaigned on defending the country’s sovereignty. He has sharply criticized Trump for trying to turn Canada into the “51st state” and has pledged to strengthen the economy through domestic manufacturing and new alliances with Europe.

Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and autos, and threatened new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and timber, putting Canada's economy at risk of recession. Carney has warned of "tough times" but promised to build homes, factories, and grow the energy sector.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced his resignation after the election defeat, thanking Carney for his commitment to defending Canada.