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Trump's Fiery Response to Canadian PM Carney's Davos Speech

Times of India
January 21, 20261 day ago
'Canada lives because of US': Trump furious over PM Carney's Davos speech

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US President Donald Trump responded to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's criticism of American hegemony at the World Economic Forum. Trump stated Canada "lives because of the United States" and should be grateful for US support. He accused Carney of not being grateful, highlighting perceived "freebies" provided by America and hinting at past trade disputes and annexation remarks.

Donald Trump at WEF US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit back at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying Canada “lives because of the United States.”Click here for live updates on Trump's WEF speech His comments came a day after Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland's Davos, criticised American “hegemony.” ‘Rules No Longer Protect': Canada's Carney Blasts Trump Tariffs Over Greenland | FULL SPEECH Trump, also speaking at the WEF in Davos, said Carney “wasn't so grateful” despite the US providing “many freebies.”Also Read | 'Rules-based order a fiction': Canadian PM says West excused US hegemony; Mark Carney hints at rupture “Canada gets many freebies from the US and should be grateful. His (Carney's) speech showed he wasn't so grateful. Canada lives because of the United States, remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” he remarked. The 2026 edition of the WEF Annual Meeting began on January 19 and will end on January 23. The summit is taking place against the backdrop of Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic Ocean, citing national security concerns. Washington’s European allies have rallied behind Greenland and Denmark. In response, Trump announced 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven other European countries supporting Greenland and Denmark. The tariffs will take effect on February 1 and rise to 25% starting June 1. Trump, who began his second and final White House term in January last year, has also spoken about "annexing" Canada, America’s northern neighbour, and making it the “51st state” of the United States. He also imposed tariffs that have hit key Canadian sectors such as steel, aluminium, autos, and lumber, with Ottawa imposing retaliatory tariffs. End of Article

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    Trump Slams Carney Davos Speech: 'Canada Lives Because of US'