Carney Rejects Trump's Claim: "Canada Doesn't Live Because Of US" at Davos Summit
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News18•23-01-2026, 09:12
Carney Rejects Trump's Claim: "Canada Doesn't Live Because Of US" at Davos Summit
- •Canadian PM Mark Carney countered US President Donald Trump's assertion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos that "Canada lives because of the United States."
- •Carney stated on X, "Canada thrives because we are Canadian," emphasizing the country's independence while acknowledging the strong bilateral relationship.
- •Trump accused Ottawa of being ungrateful for Washington's role in its security and prosperity, stressing US strategic importance.
- •The exchange followed Carney's earlier warning at Davos about a "rupture" in the global order and middle powers' inability to rely on a US-led system.
- •Carney also opposed US tariffs linked to Greenland and criticized the weaponization of tariffs, financial systems, and supply chains, advocating for international cooperation.
Why It Matters: Canadian PM Mark Carney firmly asserted Canada's independence against Trump's claims at Davos.
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