Donald Trump says Justin Trudeau is stepping down because he was scared about the U.S. president-elect’s proposed tariffs. After Trudeau announced Monday that he is stepping down as prime minister, the incoming president wasted no time in taking credit for playing a part in the Liberal leader’s decision.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters, announcing he intends to step down as Liberal Party leader, but he will stay on in his post until a replacement has been chosen, from his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa,