Trump threatens ‘economic force’ to make Canada ‘51st State’ after PM resignation - The race to succeed Trudeau as Liberal Party leader is underway following the Canadian prime minister’s exit over his handling of U.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party this week, the Globe and Mail reported, citing information from three people it didn’t name.

Trudeau, who is facing pressure from members of his own Liberal party to quit ahead of federal elections in Canada later this year, has been a target of frequent attacks from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.