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.

The former central banker replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeua, who announced his resignation in January but remains prime minister until his successor is sworn in in the coming days. Carney won in a landslide,

Economist and former Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has been elected to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Canada’s prime minister. The election comes at a critical time in foreign relations between Canada and the United States, as both nations impose historic tariffs and prepare for an impending trade war.