Trudeau cautioned that President-elect Donald Trump is “a very skillful negotiator” and fretted that his statehood push may be masking a more menacing tariff threat.
Elect's statements were an attempt to distract the Americans from the costs they would face as a result of steep tariffs on Canadian goods
After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.
From Canada to the U.K. and continental Europe, liberal governments are tottering while right-leaning voters, especially young men, take inspiration from Donald Trump's success.
The president-elect said he'd use "economic force" to bring Canada into the US while also saying the northern neighbor had noting the US needs.
President-elect Donald Trump suggested that his proposed tariffs contributed to the Canadian prime minister's resignation.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to continuing threats of annexation from President-elect Trump on Tuesday. Trudeau, along with other leaders.
The prime minister of Canada will step-down in March as the country's leader and head of the Liberal Party, he announced Monday.
Trudeau announced he will not lead the Liberal Party into the next election after weeks of politicians from all stripes calling for him to resign.
During the campaign, Republicans emphasized fear. It was central to Trump’s populist appeal with claims of elites seizing power from average citizens.