Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance minister, making this the first open dissent from within Trudeau's cabinet. This move is a big deal because Trudeau's party, the Liberals, are already behind in the polls. They're trailing the Conservatives by 20 points.Freeland, who has been in politics since 2013 and has held key posts like trade and foreign minister, wrote a letter explaining her decision. She was worried about Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Freeland thought this could lead to a "tariff war" and wanted Canada to be prepared. She didn't agree with Trudeau's plan to move her to a different job. Experts are saying this is a bad sign for Trudeau. Some think his team isn't as united as they should be. Freeland's resignation also came on the same day she was supposed to give an update on Canada's finances. Critics say the government might go over the deficit projections set for the spring.