TLDR:
- President Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation to his new Board of Peace after a heated exchange with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- Carney criticized powerful nations abandoning diplomatic traditions, prompting Trump to say, “Canada lives because of the United States.”
- The clash is the latest escalation in deteriorating U.S.-Canada relations since Trump’s second term began.
- Twenty-one countries signed the Board of Peace charter, created to implement Gaza peace plans and resolve future conflicts.
President Trump rescinded Canada’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after a war of words with Prime Minister Mark Carney at an economic forum in Switzerland.
Mr. Trump announced the decision in a social media post, stating the board is withdrawing its invitation to “what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.”
The clash began Monday when Mr. Carney delivered a Davos speech decrying powerful nations that abandon diplomatic traditions for their own interests — a clear reference to Mr. Trump and the U.S., though he mentioned neither by name.
“That rules-based order is fading. That the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must,” Mr. Carney said.
Mr. Trump fired back during his own speech, saying Canada relies on the U.S. for military and economic survival.
“Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Mr. Trump said.
The spat marks a new low in U.S.-Canada relations since Mr. Trump’s second term began, with repeated tariff threats and annexation talk prompting Canadian boycotts of U.S. products.
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• Trump withdraws the Board of Peace invitation to Canada
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