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A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way
As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.
A new prime minister. Damaging U.S. tariffs that have stayed in force for more than a few hours. A premier who provoked more trade threats from President Trump. And the end of the carbon tax.
Prime Minister Mark Carney at Rideau Hall after his swearing-in on Friday.Credit…Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press
Even by the breakneck standard of recent weeks, it was an eventful week for Canada. So let’s try to untangle the latest developments and look at what’s ahead.
New Leadership
The differences between Justin Trudeau and his successor as prime minister, Mark Carney, were immediately apparent before and after the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday.
[Read: Canada Has a New Prime Minister With a Very Hard First Assignment]
[Read: New Canadian Leader’s Balancing Act: Negotiate With and Fight Trump]
[Read: Canada Will Have a New Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.]
[Read: Banker Mark Carney Wins Race to Lead Liberal Party, and Canada]
