Mark Carney becomes new Canadian Prime Minister, vows to meet Trump at the table

Newly-minted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took over the reigns of Canada from now-former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday morning. The fresh Canadian leader wasted no time in declaring his intent to meet United States (US) President Donald Trump head-on as the Trump administration spools up a messy, global trade war with nearly all of the US's closest trading partners simultaneously.

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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's prime minister, now faces Trump tariffs.

Carney plans visit to France and the UK next week.

Carney: We will create new trade corridors with reliable partners.

 I plan to go to France and the UK.

I hope to have a call with Trump but I don't have a plan to do so.

Election news in coming days and we're seeking strong mandate.

I look forward to speaking with Trump; we understand his agenda.

I'm confident we can find a mutual solution with Trump.

Canada has progressed with Trump, and we will find a solution.

'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump.