Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."

Carney, 59, will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced in January that he would step down amid low approval ratings following a decade in office.

The former central bank chief takes over at what he has called a “time of great consequence” for Canada, with Trump attacking its sovereignty and economic security.

Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader. Carney is widely expected to trigger a general election in the coming days or weeks.

Canada's new Liberal PM, Mark Carney, faces criticism for being a globalist and out of touch due to his elite banking and government background. Opponents highlight his anti-Trump stance.

Carney replaces outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in office for nine years, after a landslide victory in last week's Liberal leadership race. "We will never, in any shape or form, be part of the US,