TORONTO (AP) — The Liberal Party has won the federal election in Canada, culminating a process marked by U.S. President Donald Trump threats on a trade war and of making the country the 51st American state.

The first polls closed Monday as Canadians cast their votes for their next prime minister, in a decision about which leader will guide the country through its current relationship with the United States.

How does the Canadian election work? The election was called by Carney on March 23, a week after he was sworn in as Liberal Party leader and therefore Prime Minister following Tru