Trudeau Resigns After A String of Policy Disasters

What’s happening: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, announced he will resign as leader of the Liberal Party. He will remain in office until a new leader is chosen, leaving his party in turmoil as it faces mounting challenges ahead of the next general election, scheduled for October, but will likely be called sooner.

• Reaching the brink: Trudeau’s resignation comes amid plummeting approval ratings and internal party divisions. The departure of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, following disputes over incoming US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and Trudeau’s policy direction, exacerbated the fractures within the Liberal Party.

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