Ripples from Trump tariff threat rocking boats in the neighbourhood

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The prospect of Donald Trump back in the White House imposing heavy tariffs appears to be close to toppling a neighbouring government.

In the past 24 hours, Ottawa has waved goodbye to deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, and there are now reports that prime minister Justin Trudeau is also considering stepping down.

Ms Freeland’s resignation letter to Mr Trudeau made clear that she “found herself at odds” with the prime minister over the “best path forward” in ...