There were several moments when federal Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney drew cheers and applause from a crowd of more than 300 party faithful during a quick stop in Kelowna on Tuesday morning (Feb. 12).

One of the biggest cheers came when he addressed the U.S. tariff threat.

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Carney addressed U.S. President Donald Trump乌鸦传媒檚 demands that Canada stem what he claimed was the threat of fentanyl and illegal aliens crossing the border.

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On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau as Canada乌鸦传媒檚 new fentanyl czar.

Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods from Canada, and 10 per cent on energy, has been paused for 30 days after Canada implemented new border measures. This week, the U.S. also threatened a 25 per cent tariff on all global steel and aluminum imports starting March 12.

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The federal election is scheduled for Oct. 25, however, opposition parties have threatened to bring down the Liberal government once Parliament resumes on March 24.