Canada’s turmoil is harbinger of diplomatic havoc in second Trump term

Chrystia Freeland's exit as deputy prime minister shows how America First' policies can decimate political ties

Justin Trudeau's political future has been thrown into doubt by the shock resignation of his own deputy, as Canada's prime minister faces plummeting popularity and growing fears over a second Donald Trump presidency.

The sudden exit of Chrystia Freeland - the deputy prime minister and minister of finance - unleashed a political earthquake in Ottawa, prompting politicians both outside and in Trudeau's own party to call for him to stand down.