Conservatives face internal divisions amid trade war politics

As the U.S.Canada trade war continues to shape federal politics, internal tensions inside the Conservative Party are becoming more visible. Critics and supporters around leader Pierre Poilievre are debating what the party should stand for and how it should respond to the issue dominating Ottawa. Several Conservative MPs and commentators have publicly clashed in recent months over trade, leadership, and the party's direction. Some party figures want a sharper focus on topics such as crime, immigration, and affordability, while others argue the Conservatives need a more disciplined message as they try to challenge the Liberal government. The debate comes as polling suggests Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals are benefiting politically from their handling of the trade dispute, leaving Conservatives struggling to gain momentum while they work through questions about unity and strategy.