Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico if they don't secure their borders. This move has triggered an economic crisis in Canada, forcing Trudeau to reassure citizens while dealing with internal disagreements. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned amidst these tensions, citing differing opinions on how to respond to the tariffs. Trudeau's popularity is already low, and this situation further jeopardizes his re-election bid next year.
to impose 25% tariffs on goods exported to America from Canada and Mexico if those countries don’t secure their borders with the U.S.
"One of the most important things for us to do is not to freak out, not to panic," said Trudeau when speaking about the tariff threat last week. Trudeau also admitted, "We’re still figuring out the best ways to respond." "This is a serious blow to Trudeau’s bid to stay in power he’s already widely unpopular," analyzed Associated Press reporter Robert Gillies.shows only 23% of Canadians say Trudeau, who represents the Liberal Party of Canada, deserves to be re-elected.
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