Canada’s Liberal Party has chosen a new prime minister in former economist Mark Carney, who will take over from outgoing PM Justin Trudeau.
Carney received over 85% of the Liberal Party vote on promises of resisting President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The 59-year-old will now become the face of the Liberal Party shortly before federal elections, which will happen no later than Oct. 20.
In his acceptance speech, Carney criticized President Donald Trump for his tariffs, calling the United States “a country we can no longer trust” and attempting to discredit Conservative Party opponent Pierre Poilievre’s ability to counter American trade policies.
“Donald Trump thinks—thinks—he can weaken us with his plan to divide and conquer,” said Carney. “Pierre Poilievre’s plan will leave us divided and ready to be conquered, because a person who worships at the…
