It was less than three months ago when it seemed as though Canadians were eager to see an end to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s run as their leader, following his announcement of intention to step down. However, due to the aggressive campaign against Canada by President Trump, Trudeau’s popularity has drastically improved. Through tariffs and verbal attacks on Canada’s sovereignty, Trump has sparked a wave of patriotism and Trudeau’s defiance and oratory skills have helped rally the nation. Other topics discussed include Trudeau’s fading appeal, personal failings, his future plans, and the upcoming general election.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/world/canada/trudeau-trump-tariffs-farewell.html