Freeland Promises to Match Trump Tariffs for Canada ‘dollar-for-dollar’ [Video]

Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau‘s exit as prime minister, has announced her candidacy to lead the Liberal Party and become Canada’s next leader. In a Toronto Star op-ed, Freeland urged a “dollar-for-dollar” economic response if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, framing her campaign as a call for decisive economic leadership.

Freeland declared her candidacy Friday on X, stating she would officially launch her campaign Sunday. Her resignation in December, spurred by disagreements with Trudeau over economic policies, set the stage for his departure amid declining popularity. Freeland had criticized measures like a sales tax holiday and direct payments to citizens, arguing Canada could not afford “costly political gimmicks.”

Trudeau will stay in office until the party selects a new leader in March, with Freeland and former Bank of England governor Mark Carney seen as the top contenders.

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