Chrystia Freeland: Deputy Prime Minister of Canada resigns due to disagreements with Justin Trudeau over Donald Trump’s tariffs

The deputy prime minister of Canada, Chrystia Freelandannounced this Monday his resignation from the government amid disagreement with Justin Trudeau on how to confront the threat of the president-elect of USA, Donald Trumpto impose 25% tariffs on Canadian products.

“We disagree about the best path forward for Canada”wrote Chrystia Freeland which is also minister of Finance, in a letter published on the social network Canada.

“Our country faces a great challenge today. The new US administration is pursuing a policy of nationalism aggressive economic”he continued.

“To be effective, a minister must speak on behalf of the prime minister and with his full confidence (…) You have made it clear that I no longer have this trust credibly and that I no longer have the authority that implies“, wrote Freeland which for a long time was part of the environment close to Trudeau.

Freeland who has held various ministerial positions since Trudeau He came to power in 2015, adding that on Friday he was offered “another position within the cabinet.”

“I have come to the conclusion that (…) the only honest and viable path is to resign”he stated.

As minister of Finance, Freeland explained the need to take “extremely serious” tariff threats Trump.

“That means keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a future tariff war. “That means avoiding costly political tricks, which we cannot afford and which make Canadians doubt that we recognize the seriousness of the moment.”

Canada she has been shocked since Trump fifteen days ago he announced his intention to impose duty of up to 25% to their neighbors.

The main trading partner of Canada is the USA which represents 75% of its exports.