Trump Withdraws Canada's Invitation to Join Board of Peace

President Donald Trump has rescinded Canada's invitation to join the newly established Board of Peace, following remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump informed Carney that the Board of Peace "is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time."

The Board of Peace, unveiled by Trump at the forum, aims to address global conflicts, starting with the Gaza Strip. Carney had previously expressed conditional interest in joining the board, emphasizing the need for clarity on its structure and financing. He also stated that Canada would not pay the $1 billion fee required for permanent membership.

Tensions between the two leaders escalated after Carney's speech at the forum, where he criticized the use of tariffs as leverage and the decline of international institutions. Without naming Trump, Carney highlighted the risks of great powers abandoning rules and values for self-interest. In response, Trump remarked that Canada "lives because of the United States" and suggested that Carney should be more grateful.

The withdrawal of Canada's invitation underscores the growing rift between the neighboring countries over trade policies and diplomatic relations.