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Mark Carney to take oath as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on Friday

He will be taking the reins from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after securing a win in the Liberal leadership on the first ballot held on Sunday

Will keep tariffs until US commits to free trade, says Canada's new PM

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that his government will keep tariffs in place until Americans show respect and commit to free trade after US President Donald Trump threatened historic financial devastation for Canada. Carney, who will be sworn in as Justin Trudeau's replacement in the coming days, said Trump's latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted, Carney said. He added: My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade." Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbour and showing an indifference to recent stock market turmoil and rising recession risks. Trump said on

Mark Carney warns US, says Canada will win trade war like in hockey

Canada's next prime minister Mark Carney slammed US President Donald Trump for "unjustified tariffs", saying Americans should make no mistake as Canada will win the trade war just as it wins in hockey. Carney, who won the election for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, in his victory speech Sunday also hit out at the American president for suggesting that Canada should join America as its 51st state. "America is not Canada. And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape, or form. We didn't ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves," 59-year-old Carney said. "So, Americans should make no mistake In trade, as in hockey, Canada will win. But this victory will not be easy. We are facing the most significant crisis of our lives. We will have to do extraordinary things together," he said. In his speech, the former head of Canada's central bank attacked Trump, saying there'

New Canada PM Mark Carney's immigration stance & impact on Indians: Decoded

During his victory speech, Carney avoided discussing immigration but responded to Donald Trump's trade war

'Opportunities to rebuild ties with India': New Canadian PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney, who is set to become the next PM of Canada, said there needs to be a shared sense of values around that commercial relationship

Meet Mark Carney, Canada's new PM who once likened Trump to 'Voldemort'

As Mark Carney is all set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister, the former banker will have to decide when to call a federal election

BoE's Carney says won't rethink decision to leave in 2019

On Thursday, Canadian declines to answer questions about whether he might stay on at the Bank longer than 2019