Mark Carney won the race to become Canada\u2019s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump\u2019s administration threatens its economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ex-Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor won the contest to lead the Liberal Party of Canada with nearly 86% of the vote. The transfer of power from Justin Trudeau to Carney is expected to take place within days, and it\u2019s possible he will call a national election soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carney, 59, takes the reins at a time when the White House is creating upheaval in the global economy \u2014 and with US trading partners \u2014 with increasingly chaotic<\/a> tariff announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> Mark Carney won the race to become Canada\u2019s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump\u2019s administration threatens its economic future https:\/\/t.co\/X1vP9okDUj<\/a><\/p>— Bloomberg (@business) March 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>