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Donald Trump returned with a landslide victory, becoming the first President to win two non-consecutive terms in over 100 years of political history in America. Trump winning elections can bring economic challenges and tough choices for Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was previously labeled a "far-left lunatic" by Republicans.

Analysts and economists warn that the potential consequences could involve trade conflicts that push Canada into a recession, given that 75% of its exports are directed to the US, as well as a surge of people crossing the US-Canada border.

Trump's win would worsen Trudeau's challenges, as polls indicate he is likely to lose to his Conservative rival in an election that must take place within the next year. Canada's slowing economy and the sharp rise in living costs in recent years are key issues in the election campaign, set against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tensions with China and India that have hindered efforts to diversify trade.

Canada, the world's No. 4 crude oil producer, is especially vulnerable to Trump's plan for a 10% tariff on all imports and his vow to boost US energy production.

Laura Dawson of the Future Borders Coalition, an organisation focused on improving bilateral trade and travel, stated that the true challenge will be the gradual decline in investor confidence in Canada's northern neighbour.

"For Canada, four years of a Trump presidency could be very long indeed," she said.

In 2022, Donald Trump referred to Trudeau as "a far-left lunatic" for requiring truck drivers crossing the border to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In June 2018, Trump walked out of a G7 summit in Quebec and blasted the Canadian leader for being "very dishonest and weak."

Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, congratulated Trump on Wednesday and said the friendship between the two nations was 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," Trudeau said on X.