Freeland, who was also deputy prime minister, said Canada could not afford ''costly political gimmicks." ''Our country is facing a grave challenge,'' Freeland wrote in her resignation letter.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing dwindling popularity in his country, is expected to resign this week, according to the Globe and Mail. He took office in 2015.

said Canada could not afford “costly political gimmicks” in the face of the tariffs threat. “Our country is facing a grave challenge,” Freeland wrote in her resignation letter.