Justin Trudeau was compelled to resign after numerous cabinet resignations in 2024. The 53-year-old is succeeded by Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor. Carney continued the confrontational stance with the US by criticising the Republican leader’s actions against Canadian interests. Trudeau announced 25 percent tariffs on $155 billion of American goods, starting with $30 billion immediately. Trump maintains that trade imbalances justify additional tariffs, warning Trudeau of reciprocal measures. Trump suggested Canadian statehood as a solution to tariffs. \”I say Canada should be our 51st state. There’s no tariffs, no nothing,\” he stated recently. \”We protect Canada. But it’s not fair that they’re not paying their way. And if they had to pay their way, they couldn’t exist,\” he claimed. He declared: \”The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country.\” Carney further stated that Trump is \”attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses. We cannot let him succeed\”