• Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" following Carney's comments.
• Carney asserts Canada thrives independently from the U.S., countering Trump's claims.
• Carney's speech at Davos criticized the current global order influenced by major powers.

Relations between Canada and the U.S. are growing increasingly tense following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw an invitation for Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his newly formed “Board of Peace.” This move came after Carney fiercely rejected Trump's claim that “Canada lives because of the United States,” stating instead that “Canada thrives because we are Canadian,” in a national address in Quebec City, acknowledging the "remarkable partnership" between the two nations, yet emphasizing Canadian autonomy, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

During his impactful speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carney criticized the "rupture" in the US-led global order, implying a loss of stability under current geopolitical dynamics driven by major powers. He warned that “compliance” from middle powers like Canada would not ensure safety, stating that "middle powers must act together because if you are not at the table, you are on the menu," according to Channel News Asia and India Times.

In response to Carney’s statements from Davos, Trump expressed his displeasure by asserting that Carney should show gratitude towards the U.S. He remarked, “I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful,” further emphasizing his belief that Canada remains dependent on the United States, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

As the diplomatic exchanges escalate, Carney has signaled a readiness to redefine Canada's role on the global stage. He stated that Canada is committed to being a beacon of democratic values, highlighting a vision of leadership in times of "democratic decline." His administration's plans to increase defense spending and secure sovereignty underline a strategic shift towards greater independence from U.S. influence, according to Channel News Asia and India Times.