President Donald Trump is going to "cause" a recession, according to a warning from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the leader of Canada's most populous province. Newsweek has contacted Ford's office for comment via email.

Next, Trump moved to exclude automobiles from the measures. And then on Thursday — two days into the new tariffs — Trump reversed course and said he would delay tariffs on many Canadian and Mexican goods until April 2. (Trump also has boosted tariffs on China by 10%, with retaliation by China expected in the coming days.)

Justin Trudeau, who was first elected prime minister in November 2015, announced on Jan. 6 his intention to resign as Liberal Party leader and prime minister.