Carney Reaffirms Davos Remarks Amid U.S. Tensions
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stands by his Davos speech, denying claims of retraction during a call with President Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed his recent remarks made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, denying claims that he retracted any statements during a private call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carney's speech in Davos criticized the use of economic tools as coercion by major powers, a stance widely interpreted as directed at the United States.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had alleged that Carney was "very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos" during a call with President Trump.
In response, Carney stated, "To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos."
The call between Carney and Trump covered topics including the Ukraine war and Arctic security, referencing the controversy over Greenland.
Carney highlighted Canada's efforts to diversify its trade relationships, noting that Canada has struck "12 new deals on four continents in six months."
This exchange occurs amid escalating tensions, with President Trump recently threatening to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if Ottawa pursues a trade deal with China.
Carney clarified that Canada does not intend to pursue a free trade deal with China.
The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Carney's remarks.
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