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Mark Carney

Prime Minister of Canada, Government of Canada

2 articles · 29 April 2025 to 25 August 2026

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Called for a middle powers alliance at Davos in January 2026 and is now leading Canada's retaliatory response to U.S. tariffs.
Won election on platform of defending Canadian sovereignty against US pressure and leveraging economic experience from leading two G7 central banks.

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Canada fights Trump tariffs alone as middle powers alliance fails first test

Mark Carney's Davos call for democratic economies to resist coercion together has evaporated under U.S. pressure, leaving Ottawa isolated despite retaliatory measures and a C$7.5 billion domestic support package.

Hélène Mercier25 August 20267 min read

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European leaders welcome Carney victory as boost for transatlantic ties

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election as former central banker campaigns on standing up to Trump; EU and NATO allies signal deeper cooperation ahead of June summit in The Hague.

Clara Devereux29 April 20259 min read

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