A war of words began between the US and Canada

Published on: 23 Jan 2026 at 09:25 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Trump vs. Carney: Escalating US-Canada Tensions

Tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have introduced a new twist to North American politics. What began as a verbal spat at the World Economic Forum in Davos has escalated to diplomatic boycotts.

1. Spark of the Dispute: Davos Speeches

Carney’s Side: In his address, Carney warned of a major “rupture” in the global order. Without naming Trump, he accused powerful nations of weaponizing economy and tariffs, urging “middle powers” to unite against U.S. pressure.

Trump’s Response: Trump hit back, stating, “Canada only survives because of America.” He claimed Canada receives too many “freebies” from the U.S. and should be grateful.

2. Revoking ‘Peace Board’ Invitation

When Carney rejected Trump’s remarks and emphasized Canada’s sovereignty, Trump retaliated swiftly:

He officially withdrew Canada’s invitation to the ‘Board of Peace’.
On Truth Social, Trump posted that the board would feature the world’s most respected leaders, excluding Canada.

3. The Map Controversy

Trump shared a social media image depicting Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as part of the U.S. Canada’s government called it an assault on sovereignty. Carney clarified, “Canada is not for sale, nor will it become America’s 51st state.”