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Carney Rejects Trump's Claim Canada "Lives Because of US"

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's assertion that Canada relies on the United States for its existence. Speaking in Quebec City, Carney emphasized Canada's sovereignty while acknowledging the strong bilateral partnership. Trump made the comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he also reiterated his ambition to control Greenland and criticized Europe's direction. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in the transatlantic relationship under Trump's leadership.

Key Points: Canada PM Rejects Trump's "Dependence" Claim

  • Carney rejects Trump's dependence claim
  • Emphasizes Canadian sovereignty & partnership
  • Trump calls US the world's "economic engine"
  • Trump criticizes Europe's direction
  • Trump reiterates ambition to control Greenland
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Canadian PM rejects Trump's claim of US dependence

Canadian PM Mark Carney asserts sovereignty, countering Trump's Davos remark that "Canada lives because of the United States."

"Canada doesn't live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian. - Mark Carney"

Ottawa, Jan 23

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Canada relies on the United States for its existence.

Speaking in Quebec City, Carney emphasised Ottawa's sovereignty and addressed Trump's comments after returning from Switzerland without meeting with the US president, Xinhua news agency reported.

On Wednesday, Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that "Canada lives because of the United States."

"Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership. In the economy, in security and in rich cultural exchange," Carney said. "But Canada doesn't live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian."

Trump also reiterated his ambition to control Greenland, which threatens to tear apart relations with several of its closest allies, as Washington's relationship with Europe faces a hostile transition under Trump's leadership of the US superpower.

Trump proclaimed America as an "economic engine on the planet" and slammed Europe, saying parts of the continent were "not recognizable."

"The USA is the economic engine on the planet. And when America booms, the entire world booms. It's been the history," he said at Davos, adding, "I love Europe, and I want to see Europe go good, but it's not heading in the right direction." The US cares about the people of Europe, he went on, reiterating his "deep bond" with the continent he shares his ancestry with.

- IANS

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Priya S
Trump's comments are so arrogant. Every country has its own identity and strengths. Canada is a developed nation with a strong economy, not some dependent territory. This kind of rhetoric damages alliances.
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Rohit P
Watching this from India, it's a lesson in diplomacy. You have to be firm but polite. Carney handled it well. "Canada thrives because we are Canadian" – that's a powerful line. Respect.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both the US and Canada, this is frustrating. The relationship is mutually beneficial. The US relies on Canadian resources and shared border security too. It's not one-sided.
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Vikram M
The part about wanting to control Greenland is worrying. It shows a pattern of disrespecting sovereignty. Strong nations should build partnerships, not make claims on others. Hope India's ties with all remain based on mutual respect.
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Karthik V
Honestly, while I agree with Carney's sentiment, I wish he had been even stronger in his rebuttal. Sometimes you need to call out bluster directly to protect your nation's dignity on the world stage.

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