The four candidates competing for leadership of Canada’s Liberal party engaged in a debate highlighting their strategies to navigate U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, which they perceive as a threat to Canada’s sovereignty. Leading the pack is Mark Carney, touting his crisis management experience as a central banker. His proposed approach involves implementing retaliatory tariffs with minimal impact on Canada. Chrystia Freeland, a key negotiator in the USMCA trade deal, emphasized her readiness to stand up to Trump, advocating for retaliatory measures targeting specific industries like Florida orange juice and Wisconsin dairy. Meanwhile, Frank Baylis proposed collaborating with Mexico to combat Trump’s policies intelligently. Karina Gould’s “Team Canada” approach involves connecting with American stakeholders to mitigate the impact of tariffs. The upcoming Liberal leader, set to replace Prime Minister Trudeau, faces a challenging political climate, with opposition parties planning a no-confidence vote post-March. The debate also touched on healthcare, affordability, and military enhancements, reflecting the diverse issues facing Canada’s political landscape. Additionally, a French language debate was held in Montreal, underscoring the importance of linguistic diversity in political discourse.