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 minister of foreign affairs, Melanie Joly on Saturday ruled out her candidacy for the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership position, citing the importance of addressing pressing international issues,

High-profile cabinet minister Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she won't seek the Liberal leadership, according to a source with knowledge of her plans. Joly is expected to make the announcement later this morning.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will head to Washington next week as part of her government's efforts to press the incoming Trump administration not to impose damaging tariffs on Canada. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he is inaugurated later this month.

Her announcement follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's declaration on Monday that he would resign as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister as soon as a new candidate is found for the post.

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 name of the winner will be released on March 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she has decided not to run for the Liberal Leadership. She says she is ready to be the first woman to lead the Liberal Party of Canada but she is not ready to step away from her cabinet role at a crucial time in Canada-U.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said she won’t enter the leadership race to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister.