Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation within a few days, according to the media. BBC reports that he is considering leaving the position of leader of the ruling Liberal Party. Trudeau's 9-year reign as prime minister will end with his exit as party leader.
His finance minister resigned last month, citing policy disagreements over how to handle Donald Trump's threat to impose US tariffs on Canadian goods. Recently, Trudeau's popularity has also declined among voters. Surveys show that his party is on the way to defeat in the general elections this year.
He may announce his intention to resign before his party meeting on Wednesday, The Globe and Mail reported. But it is not clear whether Trudeau will leave office immediately or will remain as prime minister until a new leader is elected. .
The incoming prime minister will face the challenge of ending a potential trade war with the US. Donald Trump, who will assume the presidency of the United States from January 20, has announced a 25 percent tax on Canadian goods.
Canada is scheduled to hold elections before next October. But it seems that the change in the leadership of the Liberal Party can increase the possibility of voting before that.
Trudeau unexpectedly swept his party to power in 2015. At the time, the 43-year-old new face promised a politics focused on open immigration policy, raising taxes on the wealthy and fighting climate change.
But his first term was marred by various scandals. But recently, due to the increasing cost and governance style in Canada, his popularity started to decrease . Because of this, more than a dozen MPs from his own party have suggested Trudeau to resign.
