Carney Posts Video of Davos Speech That Enraged Trump, While Trump Takes Jabs at Ottawa as Trade War Escalates
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Aug. 26 posted a video clip on social media of his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this year where he indirectly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Meanwhile, on the same day, the White House shared a clip of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview criticizing Ottawa for its treatment of the United States.
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a video of his World Economic Forum speech.
- The speech, given in Davos, Switzerland, indirectly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.
- Carney spoke of a shift to "great power rivalry" and warned against using economic integration as weapons.
- He urged middle powers to unite against great powers.
- On the same day, the White House shared a clip of Trump criticizing Ottawa.
- The article references an escalating trade war.