← NewsAll
Trump criticizes Carney in Davos and says he's not 'grateful'
Summary
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying Carney was not 'grateful' after Carney's speech criticizing the current rules‑based international order; the exchange comes as Trump has recently escalated rhetoric about Greenland.
Content
U.S. President Donald Trump used his Davos appearance to respond to remarks from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who spoke at the World Economic Forum the day before. Carney delivered a lengthy foreign‑policy address arguing that the post‑Cold War rules‑based order has fractured and urging middle powers to form new approaches. Trump’s reply framed Carney’s comments as ungrateful to the United States and echoed broader U.S. assertions of primacy.
Key points:
- Mark Carney gave a roughly 40‑minute speech at Davos saying the rules‑based international order has weakened and urging middle powers to build new coalitions and frameworks.
- Carney outlined recent Canadian actions, including higher defence spending and new trade and security agreements, and called for "values‑based realism."
- President Trump responded in Davos by saying Carney was not grateful to the U.S., and he reiterated strong rhetoric about U.S. leverage in global affairs.
- In recent days Trump has also posted an AI‑generated image and made public threats tied to Greenland and trade measures; allies have reported concern that such moves could strain NATO relationships.
Summary:
The exchange at Davos signaled diplomatic friction between the United States and Canada amid broader debate over global institutions and economic coercion. Undetermined at this time.
Sources
Trump withdraws Carney's invitation to 'Board of Peace'
CityNews Toronto1/23/2026, 2:42:08 AMOpen source →
Carney answers Trump: 'Canada doesn't live because of US'
Digital Journal1/22/2026, 9:17:21 PMOpen source →
Trump calls out Carney in Davos, says he's not 'grateful'
CityNews Toronto1/21/2026, 2:37:07 PMOpen source →
