Mark Carney, the prime-minister designate, will officially become Canada’s new leader in the coming days|@MarkJCarney|X

Mark Carney, a former central banker-turned-politician, was elected by Canada’s Liberal Party on Sunday to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The 59-year-old is expected to call for general elections once in power. Carney will compete with conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who was leading the polls against Trudeau.

Carney’s rise comes as Canada faces a trade war with the US. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs and even floated the idea of annexing the country. This has shifted Canadians’ focus for the upcoming election.

Analysts say the campaigns could be about opposing America’s power play rather than about bettering the economy and immigration issues.

Carney has positioned himself as a tough negotiator who will stand up to US pressure and even recently declared, “Americans should make no mistake. In trade, as in hockey, Canada will win.”