The episode has not only given Trudeau a bump in support, but it’s delivered a potential lifeline to his flailing Liberal Party ahead of the expected election. It’s also a boon for his successor, Mark Carney, who was elected Liberal leader on Sunday and will soon take the prime minister’s office, at least briefly.

The leader of Canada‘s Conservative Party responded to the election news on Sunday by blasting newly-elected Liberal Party leader Mark Carney as being complicit in the economic policies that of Justin Trudeau.

The former central banker will become the next PM, and many Canadians see him as the best hope in the Trump era.

Frontrunners include Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, who are making the case they can guide Canada through domestic and international issues. At the top of the list: mounting trade tensions with the United States.

Carney, 59, a political novice, will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with the United States.

Carney vowed Sunday to “keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect” in a message to U.S. 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,

The new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party is expected to call an election soon to take advantage of polling momentum spurred by President Trump’s policies on Canada.