Canada’s government in shambles after Trump tariff threats – what can it do next?

Even before he assumes the presidency, Trump has sent the Canadian government into paroxysms with trade threats

One person, at least, was clearly delighted by the political upheaval triggered in Canada by this week’s sudden resignation of the country’s deputy prime minister.

Chrystia Freeland, who stood down on Monday, had clashed with Justin Trudeau over the appropriate response to stiff tariffs threatened by Donald Trump – and the US president-elect was relishing the drama.