Justin Trudeau Gets Emotional in Farewell Speech, Concerned About Canada-US Trade War?
Toronto, 7 March – (www.deccanlive.com): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became emotional and even broke down in tears during his final media briefing as PM on Thursday. He reflected on the most chaotic moments of his nine-year tenure and discussed the widespread tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
Trudeau expressed concerns about a potential trade war between Canada and the United States in the near future. Despite announcing his resignation in January due to declining popularity, he reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing Canadians.
In his passionate speech, Trudeau emphasized that he had always put Canadians first during his tenure and promised not to disappoint them in the future. He stated, “Every single day as Prime Minister, I have worked for Canadians and prioritized them. That is why I am here today to say that even in the final days of this government, we will not let Canadians down.”
Trudeau Warns About Trump’s Stance and Future Challenges for Canada
In his speech, Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to stay united and warned about the tough times ahead due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and discussions about merging Canada as the 51st state. He also criticized Trump for his growing ambitions and stated that the U.S. is reshaping its global relations.
Trudeau had announced his resignation in January amid growing internal dissatisfaction within his Liberal Party and declining popularity ratings. He will continue as interim Prime Minister until his successor takes over. In his speech, he mentioned that he would step down in the coming days or within a week. Reports suggest that the Liberal Party may elect his successor on Sunday, ahead of Canada’s general elections scheduled for October.
