January 23, 2026

Canadian PM Carney fires back at Trump over claim that 'Canada lives because of the United States'

Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected President Donald Trump's claim that "Canada lives because of the United States," declaring Canada "thrives because we are Canadian."

Canadian PM Carney fires back at Trump over claim that 'Canada lives because of the United States'

TL;DR

  • Mark Carney rejected Donald Trump's assertion that Canada's existence depends on the United States.
  • Carney stated that Canada thrives because "we are Canadian" and "masters in our own house."
  • Trump withdrew Canada's invitation to join the "Board of Peace," a U.S.-led council for Gaza's post-war future.
  • The leaders exchanged critical remarks during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Carney urged middle powers to assert themselves and build a new international order based on their values.
  • Trump stated Canada "should be grateful" for "freebies" from the U.S.

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