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Matt Watts

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's prime minister as country deals with Donald Trump's trade war

Mark Carney is sworn in as prime minister during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa - (AP)

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election.

Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader.

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