Mark Carney earned acclaim for steering countries on two continents through economic turmoil. On Sunday, Canada’s Liberals chose the former central banker to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as the nation faces economic warfare and threats to its sovereignty from President Donald Trump.

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threat,

Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as President Trump’s administration threatens its economic future.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is choosing a new leader on Sunday to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said in January he was stepping down after growing dissatisfaction over his performance.