Mark Carney
Mark Carney is a Canadian economist and former central banker who became prime minister of Canada in March 2025. Born in 1965, he served as Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008–2013) and later as Governor of the Bank of England (2013–2020), becoming the first foreigner to hold the latter role. Carney played a key role in stabilizing economies during the 2008 financial crisis and Brexit uncertainty.
Mark Carney faces backlash over US deal – 'Were all deceived'
Carney said Canada now has the "best trade deal" with the United States of any country.
Mark Carney gives major tariff update after Trump call
Carney spoke with Trump Thursday in what the Canadian PM's office described as "a productive and wide-ranging conversation."
Mark Carney responds to Donald Trump raising Canada tariffs
The Canadian prime minister said he was "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's move to increase certain tariffs.
Canada to recognize Palestinian state as US rejects the move
Mark Carney's announcement comes amid concerns of widespread starvation in Gaza, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has denied.
Canada's opinion of America hits historic low
Polling by the Pew Research Center found that Canadians' favorability rating of America is down 20 percentage points since 2024.
Map shows US states set to be hardest hit by Trump Canada tariff
Multiple states bordering Canada could feel the greatest impact of a 35 percent tariff on Canadian products starting August 1.
Mark Carney responds to Donald Trump's 35% tariff threat to Canada
President Donald Trump published a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, accusing Canada of having "financially retaliated" against the U.S.
Canada and US trade talks resume after digital tax reversal
Canada reversed its digital tax on U.S. tech firms, prompting the resumption of trade talks Trump had suspended over the policy.
Donald Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada, "effective immediately"
Canada and the U.S. have said they were making progress in rekindling their relationship, which was upended by Trump's trade war.
Donald Trump on potentially adding Russia and China to G7
Russia had been in the exclusive club of major economies but was kicked out following its 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Mark Carney cosies up to South Africa after Trump fallout
"If I may say, from a Canadian perspective, the strength of the ties between our countries are great," Carney told South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Donald Trump eyeing new trade deals at critical G7 summit
Trump heads to G7 summit promising new trade deals while his "90 deals in 90 days" pledge falls behind schedule with growing global tensions.
Carney unveils infrastructure boost as Trump targets Canada's economy
The projects are designed to diversify trade away from the U.S. and make the country more independent economically.
Donald Trump makes Canada a new offer to become 51st state
Trump said Canada can either pay $61 billion for access to the "Golden Dome" system, or become the 51st state and get access for free.
King Charles says Canada 'strong and free' following Trump row with Carney
Delivering the Speech from the Throne, King Charles highlighted Canada's resilience and independence.
US, Canada tout progress after Trump-Carney meeting
Canadian leaders have softened their tone toward the U.S. recently and hailed the progress made in rekindling the relationship.
King Charles' Donald Trump invite condemned by Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians "weren't impressed" when King Charles III gave Donald Trump a historic invitation.
Canada's F-35 nightmare
The U.S.'s neighbor has been targeted for a trade war by the White House, and took the leap this year to put its multibillion-dollar F-35 order under review.
Canadian PM rebukes Trump claim about US-Canada trade in Oval Office
Mark Carney immediately rejected Trump's claim in the Oval Office that the U.S. doesn't "do much business" with Canada.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce reacts after Carney-Trump meeting
Trump and Carney met in the Oval Office a week after Carney's election victory.
Trump and Carney clash over Canada in Oval Office: 'Not for sale ever'
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Donald Trump at the White House at a tense time for US-Canadian relations.
The 1600: Trump's long game against higher ed
Editor's note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek's daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
Trump says US doesn't need to sign trade deals
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday that the United States does not have to sign any deals on trade. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Does Donald Trump run the world? Experts weigh in
"I run the country and the world," the president recently said in an interview reflecting on his first 100 days back in office.
Trump reveals phone call with Mark Carney: "great relationship"
Donald Trump has predicted he will have a "great relationship" with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following his victory in the country's federal election.
Donald Trump says he was "disliked enough by Canadians" to sway election
In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump suggested he had swung the Canadian election.
Full list of seats Mark Carney's Liberals flipped in Canada election win
Prime Minister Mark Carney secured an election victory in Canada, with his Liberal Party flipping dozens of seats.
Justin Trudeau's lesson to unpopular politicians everywhere: Go away
Justin Trudeau created the conditions for the Canadian Liberal Party's stunning rebound by disappearing off the world stage.
Pierre Poilievre loses own seat in Canada election humbling
Poilievre losing his own seat capped off a devastating night for Canada's conservatives as they were decisively beaten in the election.
Mark Carney repeatedly attacks Donald Trump in victory speech
Canada's Prime Minister said that President Donald Trump is "trying to break us so America can own us."