Canada's Liberal Party has selected banking executive Mark Carney as its new leader, who will take over from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and handle trade and tariff talks with President Donald Trump at least until Canada's next general election later this year.

Canada's next PM Mark Carney takes aim at Donald Trump as ex-Bank of England chief replaces Justin Trudeau - Mark Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in Januar

Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high-stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau. During his first remarks, he addressed President Donald Trump.