Canadians are gearing up to head to the polls next month for federal elections taking place amid a trade war with the United States.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who launched the election campaign on Sunday, is seeking to build momentum for his Liberal Party.

Experts indicate that Canadian-American relations and the need for strong leadership to address threats from U.S. President Donald Trump will dominate the five-week election campaign.

According to recent polls, the Liberals are in a tight race with the Conservatives, with the Liberals garnering 37.5 percent compared to 37.1 percent for the Conservatives.