Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from Prime Minister Trudeau’s government due to a conflict over expected tariffs from incoming U.S. President Trump. Freeland, once a loyal ally of Trudeau, disagreed with the Prime Minister on handling the anticipated 25% export tariffs, which are expected to significantly impact Canada’s economy.
Canadian media report that the conflict also involved disagreements over Trudeau’s proposed economic investments, which Freeland described as a ‘political gimmick’ in her resignation letter. She argued for curbing government spending to address the tariff impact.
Trudeau, facing declining support, announced plans to reassign Freeland before her resignation.
Source: NOS