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."

Toronto — Canada’s next prime minister has already helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and now will try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election.

Carney, 59, a Harvard grad, will oversee his country at a time when it is locked in a trade war with the United States, its largest trading partner.

Canada’s next prime minister has met with outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and is vowing a quick transition