Mark Carney, former banker, stands firm against Trump's trade war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central banker, has taken a firm stance against US President Donald Trump amid a trade war, breaking off talks and ordering negotiators back to Ottawa. He declared, "We are masters in our own house," on Saturday. Carney's decision comes after Washington imposed 50-percent duties on Canada, prompting Ottawa to announce counter-tariffs on Tuesday. A weekend poll shows 76 percent of Canadians support his approach, with political science professor Genevieve Tellier noting "the country is behind him." Carney, 61, rose to power in March 2025 after replacing Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and won a general election a month later. He previously led the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, and is now seeking new trading partners and boosting military spending.