In response to President Trump’s imposition of $155 billion in tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs totaling the same amount. These counter-tariffs will be implemented in two phases, beginning with $30 billion in tariffs on Tuesday, followed by an additional $125 billion in 21 days. The targeted goods include a wide range of consumer products and materials, impacting everyday items such as alcohol, clothing, and household appliances. This action comes after failed attempts to communicate with President Trump, and Trudeau urged Canadians to support local businesses amidst the escalating trade conflict.
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Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney launched his bid for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party, aiming to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Carney, highlighting Canada’s economic challenges including housing affordability and climate change, positions himself as an outsider with extensive financial expertise. He intends to run for a parliamentary seat following the leadership election, scheduled for March 9th, and faces competition from current Liberal MPs, notably including Chrystia Freeland. The next Canadian general election, which Carney hopes to lead the Liberals into, must be held by October of this year.
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President-elect Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, and his suggestion that Canada become the 51st state, overshadows the significant negative impact these tariffs would have on American consumers. Trudeau highlights that increased costs for goods like oil and gas would harm U.S. citizens, countering Trump’s assertions of trade deficits and Canadian subsidies. Canada has prepared retaliatory tariffs on various U.S. goods should the threat materialize, mirroring previous responses to similar actions. Despite Trump’s claims of U.S. energy independence, Canada remains a crucial supplier of oil to the United States.
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Facing a caucus revolt and plummeting poll numbers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday. Sources suggest this decision, made before a crucial caucus meeting, aims to avoid the appearance of being forced out. The Liberal Party’s plan to replace Trudeau remains unclear, with options including an interim leader or a leadership contest which would necessitate proroguing Parliament. The timing is complicated by an upcoming supply vote and the need to navigate the incoming Trump administration.
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A new Angus Reid Institute poll reveals historically low support for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, with only 16% of decided voters expressing support—a figure rivaling the party’s worst performance in the modern era. This represents roughly half their pre-2021 election support, with many former Liberal voters shifting to the NDP or Conservatives. The poll also shows significant disapproval of Trudeau himself (74%), while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre enjoys 45% support. Furthermore, 46% of Liberal supporters want Trudeau to resign immediately, highlighting the party’s internal struggles.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at an Equal Voice Foundation event, cited Kamala Harris’s presidential defeat as evidence of a broader attack on women’s progress. He highlighted regressive forces actively working against women’s advancement, emphasizing the need for continued efforts toward gender equality. Other speakers at the event, including MPs from various parties, discussed the need for increased female representation in politics and overcoming divisions within the movement. Trudeau reaffirmed his commitment to feminism and allyship in the face of these challenges.
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Following a dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where the topic of Canada’s potential statehood was raised as a joke, President-elect Trump repeatedly reiterated the idea across various media platforms. This included social media posts referencing Canada as a state and Trudeau as “governor,” alongside a television interview where he incorrectly linked US trade deficits with “subsidies” justifying annexation. Trump’s assertions are based on fundamentally flawed understandings of trade deficits and subsidies. His continued public pronouncements on the matter, despite their factual inaccuracies, indicate a low likelihood of the issue ceasing to be a point of discussion.
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Following a dinner meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President-elect Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself with a Canadian flag atop what appears to be a Swiss mountain. This image seemingly references a joke Trump made suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state to avoid tariffs, a proposal met with nervous laughter from Trudeau and others present. While the post’s intent remains unclear, some of Trump’s supporters have openly endorsed the idea. Trudeau previously expressed concern that Trump’s tariff threats are not mere rhetoric.
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