Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and regional leaders said all options were on the table to respond to possible US tariffs while still holding out hope of avoiding a trade war. After meeting with provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said this month he would step aside as leader of the country and Liberal Party, said he won’t run in the election that must be held this year. The former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor says he is considering running for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and prime minister.