Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."

TORONTO (AP) — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent will kick off their election campaigns on Sunday against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Carney, a former Goldman Sachs executive, said protecting Canadian workers and their families in the face of unjustified trade actions and growing the economy will be his top priorities.