Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister and will now try to steer his country through the US imposed trade war.

The former central bank chief takes over at what he has called “a time of great peril” for Canada, with Trump attacking its sovereignty and economic security.

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.