Carney Sworn In As Canada's Prime Minister, Says He Can Work With Trump

Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada on March 14 and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the Canadian economy.

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OTTAWA - Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada on March 14 and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the Canadian economy.

He succeeds Mr. Justin Trudeau, who had a combative and often cold relationship with Mr. Trump.

Mr. Carney, 59, made clear his approach would be different.

"We respect President Trump. President Trump has put some very important issues at the top of his agenda. We understand his agenda," he told reporters after being sworn in.

He noted that he had worked with Mr. Trump at international meetings.

"In many respects, part of my experience overlaps with that of the President — we're both looking out for our countries. But he knows, and I know from long experience, that we can find mutual solutions that win for both," he added.

Mr. Carney, who said he had no immediate plans to talk to Mr. Trump, also made clear that the Trump administration's talk of annexing Canada is "crazy."