Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau, as the country faces questions about its sovereignty from US President Donald Trump and a trade war with Canada’s largest trading partner,

Justin Trudeau has officially stepped down as the Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau resigned on Friday after nearly a decade in power. He had announced his resignation in January, as polls indicated that his Liberal Party was likely to face defeat in the upcoming election.

Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has scrapped the federal consumer carbon tax, claiming it was too divisive and burdened citizens amidst rising living costs. Although the repeal faces criticism for relying solely on regulation,