Mark Carney's Davos speech may have upset U.S. officials

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Mark Carney's Davos speech ahead of CUSMA negotiations, while some Canadian and international figures defended the speech as morally clear.

Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that drew attention in both Canada and the United States. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised the speech and warned about raising tensions ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Other Canadian and international figures either defended the speech as morally clear or described it as poorly judged. Key points: - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Carney's Davos speech and suggested it could complicate upcoming CUSMA talks. - Some Canadian figures, including Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, publicly defended the speech's message and moral framing. - Trade talks continue: Dominic LeBlanc spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and CUSMA negotiations remain active. Summary: The exchange highlights tensions between asserting national views internationally and managing relations with Canada's largest trading partner. Undetermined at this time.