The U.S. president’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in nationalism that has helped the Liberal Party flip the narrative.

Canadians vote on April 28 to elect a new prime minister. The key contenders are Mark Carney (Liberal) focusing on economic reform and government action, and Pierre Poilievre (Conservative) pushing for deregulation and tougher crime policies.

How tariffs, geopolitics and party politics are driving a “Buy Canada” boom — and where your money might go further at home