OMG! Banker Beats Trump in Canadian PM Race!

2025-03-10 06:01:17.119

Mark Carney, former head of the Bank of England and Bank of Canada, has been elected as Canada's next prime minister. Winning 86% of the vote, he becomes the first outsider without a political background to take the top job. His victory speech directly addressed President Trump's threats of tariffs and potential annexation of Canada, with Carney stating that "America is not Canada. And Canada never, ever, will be part of America." He emphasized his economic expertise as the best way to handle Trump's trade policies and proposed dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs. Carney's campaign highlighted the need for stronger economic growth than under Trudeau's leadership. He beat out several other candidates, including former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a farewell speech, acknowledging the challenges faced during his tenure and emphasizing Canada's resilience. The transition of power is expected to happen soon, with a meeting between Carney and Trudeau scheduled to finalize the details.