US President Donald Trump publicly lashed out at Canadian
Prime Minister Mark Carney after the latter delivered a speech at the World
Economic Forum, reigniting political and trade tensions between the two
neighboring countries.
During a press conference with media and supporters, Trump
reacted directly to the comments made by the Canadian leader the previous day
at the international gathering, making clear his displeasure with the tone and
content of the message. The US president bluntly stated that Canada reaps
enormous benefits from its relationship with the United States, but that, in
his view, it does not show the appreciation it deserves.
“Canada benefits tremendously from us,” Trump declared in a
speech that stretched for several minutes, reverting to his confrontational
style. “They should be grateful, but they’re not. I saw their prime minister
yesterday, and he didn’t seem very grateful. Canada lives off the United
States. Remember that, Mark, next time you make statements,” the president
declared, in a message that quickly generated reactions in political and media
circles.
The president’s words are interpreted as a further
escalation of the nationalist and protectionist rhetoric that has characterized
his foreign policy, especially regarding long-standing trading partners. Trump
has repeatedly insisted that the United States bears a disproportionate share
of the economic burden of its alliances and that several countries, including
Canada, have benefited for years from agreements that, according to him, are
unfair to his country.
Although specific details of Carney's speech that angered
Trump were not released, the exchange reflects the tense atmosphere that
persists in the bilateral relationship, marked by disagreements on trade,
energy, and economic cooperation.
Analysts believe this latest episode could complicate
diplomatic dialogue between the two governments, especially in an international
context where the stability of regional alliances is key. So far, Ottawa has
not issued an official response to the US president's remarks, although the
issue is expected to generate reactions in the coming days, primarily because
Carney has positioned himself as the stubborn figure clinging to a radical
socialism that was born to be destroyed.

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