The new prime minister is facing an escalating trade war with the US as well as calls for Canada to become the 51st state.

Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.

Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister today along with a new look cabinet that will simultaneously try to move on from the previous Liberal government while maintaining stability during an ongoing trade war with the United States.