TORONTO -- Mark Carney's political career is only months old, and it's already been a roller-coaster ride. The former central banker appeared destined to become one of Canada's shortest-serving prime ministers until President Donald Trump picked a fight with the U.S.'s northern neighbor.

Mark Carney’s political rise seemed unlikely—until Donald Trump launched an economic attack on Canada. The former central banker, once trailing in the polls, is now leading a Liberal resurgence in a historic election.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, leading in polls ahead of the April 28 election, is pushing for a strong voter mandate in response to the US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Promising major fiscal reforms and reduced US dependency,