Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to resign, potentially as early as today, citing internal party pressure and declining poll numbers. This comes as the governing Liberal Party trails significantly behind the Conservative opposition.
The potential resignation is linked to growing tensions within Trudeau's party, exacerbated by US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Reports suggest the prime minister is grappling with internal disagreements on how to navigate the new US administration's trade policies.
Furthermore, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's recent resignation in December, citing policy differences with Trudeau over the Trump presidency, adds another layer to the political turmoil.
Trudeau's possible departure precedes an upcoming Liberal Party emergency meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Sources close to the situation indicate a final decision hasn't been made but is likely to occur before the meeting.
Canada's general election is scheduled for later this year. The timing of Trudeau's potential resignation remains uncertain; whether he will remain in office until then is unclear.
