加拿大总理马克·卡尼拒绝了美国关于加拿大干预美国选举的指控，称这些指控毫无根据，同时重申他的国家绝不会成为美国的第51个州。
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected US allegations that Canada is interfering in American elections, calling the claims baseless while reaffirming that his country will never become the United States’ 51st state.
卡尼在安卡拉对记者表示，有关渥太华干预美国民主进程的指控“毫无依据”。卡尼表示，加拿大在与美国的交往中一向谨慎，无意干预其选举。
“There is no merit to these claims,” Carney told reporters in Ankara over allegations that Ottawa was interfering in US democratic processes. Carney said Canada was careful in its diplomatic engagements with the US and had no intention of interfering in its elections.
他说：“我们无意干预他们的民主进程。”他补充说，加拿大全球事务部曾提醒官员注意自己的接触对象，以免给“毫无根据的指控”提供借口。这些言论是在两国因政治关系和贸易而关系紧张之际发表的。
“We have no intention to interfere with their democratic processes,” he said, adding that Canada’s Global Affairs department had cautioned officials to be mindful of their contacts to avoid providing grounds for “unsubstantiated allegations.”The remarks come amid tensions between the two neighbors over political relations and trade.
卡尼说：“美国总统对此心知肚明。我的立场、加拿大的立场、所有加拿大人立场是绝对清晰的。我们绝不会成为第51个州。”
“The president of the United States is under no illusions. It’s absolutely clear where I stand, where Canada stands, where Canadians stand. We will never be the 51st state,” Carney said.
*他强调，加拿大正准备加强经济并扩大国际伙伴关系，并辩称一个更强大的加拿大也将是华盛顿更好的合作伙伴。
He stressed that Canada was preparing to strengthen its economy and expand international partnerships, arguing that a stronger Canada would also be a better partner for Washington.
他说：“我们正走自己的路。我们正在做准备。我们很强大，而且变得越来越强。”
“We are going our own way. We’re preparing. We’re strong, and we’re getting stronger,” he said.
在贸易方面，卡尼表示，渥太华随时准备与华盛顿谈判一项符合两国利益的协议，但不会为了政治原因而仓促达成协议。
On trade, Carney said Ottawa remained ready to negotiate an agreement with Washington that served the interests of both countries but would not rush into a deal for political reasons.