Trump pulls Canada invite to Peace Council
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- Trump withdraws Canada’s invitation to the newly launched Peace Council after public criticism from Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- The dispute follows sharp exchanges at the World Economic Forum in Davos over trade power, tariffs, and global order.
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the recently launched Peace Council, escalating a public rift triggered by remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Trump announced the decision in a post on Truth Social, addressing Carney directly. "Please consider this letter as notice that the Peace Council withdraws its invitation to you regarding Canada’s membership in what will, at some point, be the most prestigious council of leaders ever assembled," he wrote.
Davos speech sparks fallout
The move follows Carney’s speech at Davos, where he criticized powerful states for weaponizing economic integration and using tariffs as tools of pressure. Carney warned that middle powers such as Canada must recognize the end of a rules-based global order and accept that "compliance" will not shield them from aggression by major powers.
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The remarks drew strong reaction from Trump, who told audiences in Davos that Canada "lives because of the United States" and said Carney should be grateful for past US generosity. "Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements," Trump added.
Ottawa pushes back
Carney responded days later during a speech in Quebec City ahead of the opening of a new legislative session. "Canada does not live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadians," he said.
Carney’s office had announced last week that Canada received an invitation to join the Peace Council and that the prime minister intended to accept. The Canadian government also made clear it would not pay any fees to join the body.
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Trump formally announced the launch of the Peace Council for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, calling it a body made up of "the best leaders in the world" with the potential to become one of the most important entities ever created.
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The founding charter was signed at a ceremony in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, attended by Trump and representatives of participating states. Around 60 governments were invited to join, but only a handful of Western allies have publicly accepted so far.
Hungary and Bulgaria are the only European Union members to have signed on to the council to date.
