Mark Carney is being thrown in at the deep end barely a week after his victory in Canada’s general election, as he prepares for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump. The former banker might want to use his White House visit to thank the US President – Trump’s threats towards Canada have been widely credited with securing his win.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon find out what kind of reception he will receive from U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his administration, as the two leaders are set to sit down today for their first face-to-face meeting.