OTTAWA — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to devote his full attention to the threat of U.S. tariffs — but a growing number of Liberal MPs are hoping he will change his mind.

Some Liberal MPs are pressing Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to change his mind and run for the party leadership.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose name has been circulating as a potential Liberal leadership contender, says he will not be seeking the party's top job.

Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc rejected a bid for Liberal Party leadership on Wednesday, days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down. Trudeau announced on

Justin Trudeau’s uncertain future leaves potential leaders vying for Canada’s top political position in upcoming elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign after calls increased for his ouster over his handling of economic policies.

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

OTTAWA--Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he won't seek the Liberal Party leadership because his focus must remain on fighting against the risk of "unjust" tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.

The federal Liberal caucus gathered on Parliament Hill on Wednesday with speculation swirling about which of its members will put their names forward to lead the party into the next election — and with one potential contender bowing out.

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