Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Friday announced she would not run in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying she wanted to focus on the threat posed by potential U.S. tariffs.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Monday he intended to step down. The party has not released details on the leadership contest,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to resign from his post but will stay until a new leader of the country's Liberal Party is in place, effectively ending nine years of power.