Chrystia Freeland, who is also minister of finance, says country faces ‘grave challenge’ from Trump threat

Summary

Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned amid rising tensions with PM Justin Trudeau over Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Freeland criticized Trudeau’s economic approach, warning of a “grave challenge” and advocating fiscal prudence to prepare for a “coming tariff war.”

Her departure leaves Trudeau politically vulnerable as his popularity wanes, with Liberal MPs and opposition leaders calling for his resignation.

Freeland, a key figure in Canada-U.S. trade relations, is seen as a potential replacement for Trudeau in the next election.