Race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suddenly competitive after U.S. president calls for tariffs and says Canada should be the 51st state.

Canada's ruling Liberals, who a few weeks ago looked certain to lose an election this year, are mounting a major comeback amid the threat of U.S. tariffs and are tied with their rival Conservatives, according to three new polls.

U.S. President Donald Trump often talks about Canada. Frequently disparagingly, and lately menacingly. But it's not often he opines on the country's internal politics. He broke from that pattern in a just-published interview with a U.S. conservative writer who asked him about the country's upcoming election.

Canada’s ruling Liberals, who a few weeks ago looked certain to lose an election this year, are mounting a major comeback amid the threat of US tariffs and are tied with their rival Conservatives, according to three new polls.

The four candidates vying to become the next leader of Canada’s Liberal party made the case during a debate Tuesday night why they are best suited to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. Former central banker Mark Carney,

Candidates to replace Justin Trudeau call the US president "aggressive" and "greatest threat to Canada since WW2".