Justin Trudeau resignation as U.S. tariffs loom called ‘not ideal’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Liberal leader and prime minister outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, Jan.6, 2025. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised Canadians his government still has the ability to negotiate with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump despite Parliament being prorogued. (CANADIAN PRESS)

January 06, 2025 05:22 PM

“Not ideal.” That’s how Canadian auto executives and lobbyists are describing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament just 14 days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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