After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.

Canada's newly sworn-in prime minister says he and Trump 'can find mutual solutions':: Ottawa, Canada:: March 14, 2025:: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada"With respect to the president, I don't have plans to go to the United States.

Justin Trudeau has officially stepped down as the Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau resigned on Friday after nearly a decade in power. He had announced his resignation in January, as polls indicated that his Liberal Party was likely to face defeat in the upcoming election.

The leader of Canada‘s Conservative Party responded to the election news on Sunday by blasting newly-elected Liberal Party leader Mark Carney as being complicit in the economic policies that of Justin Trudeau.

The episode has not only given Trudeau a bump in support, but it’s delivered a potential lifeline to his flailing Liberal Party ahead of the expected election. It’s also a boon for his successor, Mark Carney, who was elected Liberal leader on Sunday and will soon take the prime minister’s office, at least briefly.

Frontrunners include Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, who are making the case they can guide Canada through domestic and international issues. At the top of the list: mounting trade tensions with the United States.