Canada’s finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned on Monday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her a reduced role. Her departure comes amid growing concerns over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s potential sanctions on Canadian exports.
Freeland, who had been leading Canada-U.S. relations, disagreed with Trudeau’s push for increased spending, fearing it could weaken Canada’s ability to handle potential tariffs. Provincial leaders expressed frustration, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford describing the situation as “chaos” in Ottawa.
Freeland’s exit leaves Canada’s strategy with Trump uncertain. The new finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, will now lead U.S. relations, but with an election looming, instability could impact the government’s ability to navigate the challenges ahead.