Canada's foreign minister withdraws from leadership race to focus on U.S. tariff concerns

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced she will not run to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, citing the need to focus on potential U.S. tariffs. She is the second senior cabinet member to withdraw from the leadership race. Trudeau plans to resign after the Liberal Party selects a new leader on March 9. Joly's decision comes amid ongoing party challenges and poor poll numbers for the Liberals, who are trailing the Conservative Party. Other cabinet members, including former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, are expected to announce their candidacies soon. The next federal election is anticipated in May.