Mark Carney faces immediate tests in U.S. relations as election looms [Video]

Mark Carney, the two-time central banker, faces the biggest challenge of his life as he fights to win an imminent general election on the ballot question of who is best able to guide Canada through Donald Trump’s tariff war and threats to this country’s independence.

Mr. Carney, who made the U.S. President’s America First agenda the focus of his battle for the Liberal leadership, used his victory speech to appeal to Canadian patriotism, saying he has the skill set to defend the economy and Canada’s sovereignty.

“We are all being called to stand up for each other and for the Canadian way of life,” he told Liberal Party faithful Sunday evening. “We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone drops the gloves.”

Mr. …