USD/CAD price slips as Trudeau resignation supports Canadian dollar

The USD/CAD currency pair edged lower to 1.4310 during early European trading on Tuesday, as reports confirmed that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would step down. This announcement strengthened the Canadian dollar (CAD), which benefited from political clarity amid anticipation of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports.

As markets digest the implications of Trudeau’s resignation and potential U.S.-Canada trade disputes, currency movements may remain volatile. Analysts suggest monitoring both the incoming U.S. administration’s stance on tariffs and the Bank of Canada’s next moves as crucial factors influencing the USD/CAD pair’s trajectory in the coming weeks.

USD/CAD price dynamics (Nov 2024 - Jan 2025) Source: TradingView.

Trudeau’s resignation and tariff concerns

Justin Trudeau’s resignation comes amid reports that Canadian officials are considering an early release of a list of American goods that may face retaliatory tariffs should the incoming U.S. administration, led by Donald Trump, impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. This preemptive move underscores concerns over trade relations and their impact on Canada’s economy.

Nick Rees, senior FX market analyst at Monex Europe Ltd., stated that Trudeau’s decision to resign has bolstered market sentiment for the loonie. The news has introduced short-term volatility in the USD/CAD pair as investors monitor the potential economic repercussions of aggressive U.S. tariff policies.

Fed outlook tempers Greenback’s slide

Despite the loonie’s gains, the U.S. dollar's losses remain limited by expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's policy stance. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets indicate only a 7.5% probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut during the Fed’s January meeting, which supports the U.S. dollar. Investors are closely watching how U.S. monetary policy will evolve, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions.

In previous coverage, we highlighted the impact of USD/CAD price slips as Trudeau resignation supports Canadian dollar The USD/CAD currency pair edged lower to 1.4310 during early European trading on Tuesday, as reports confirmed that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would step down. This announcement strengthened the Canadian dollar (CAD), which benefited from political clarity amid anticipation of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports. As markets digest the implications of Trudeau’s resignation and potential U.S.-Canada trade disputes, currency movements may remain volatile. Analysts suggest monitoring both the incoming U.S. administration’s stance on tariffs and the Bank of Canada’s next moves as crucial factors influencing the USD/CAD pair’s trajectory in the coming weeks. USD/CAD price dynamics (Nov 2024 - Jan 2025) Source: TradingView. Trudeau’s resignation and tariff concerns Justin Trudeau’s resignation comes amid reports that Canadian officials are considering an early release of a list of American goods that may face retaliatory tariffs should the incoming U.S. administration, led by Donald Trump, impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. This preemptive move underscores concerns over trade relations and their impact on Canada’s economy. Nick Rees, senior FX market analyst at Monex Europe Ltd., stated that Trudeau’s decision to resign has bolstered market sentiment for the loonie. The news has introduced short-term volatility in the USD/CAD pair as investors monitor the potential economic repercussions of aggressive U.S. tariff policies. Fed outlook tempers Greenback’s slide Despite the loonie’s gains, the U.S. dollar's losses remain limited by expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's policy stance. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets indicate only a 7.5% probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut during the Fed’s January meeting, which supports the U.S. dollar. Investors are closely watching how U.S. monetary policy will evolve, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions. In previous coverage, we highlighted the impact of U.S. monetary policy and Canadian political developments on forex pairs, reinforcing how such factors continue to shape USD/CAD dynamics. U.S. monetary policy and Canadian political developments on forex pairs, reinforcing how such factors continue to shape USD/CAD dynamics.