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One major concern arises after President Trump decided to disinvite Canada from his newly formed Board of Peace.
This week, President Donald Trump took to the Truth Social platform to share a letter announcing the withdrawal of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to the prestigious global forum.
“Please let this Letter serve to represent 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 letter read.
The cancellation of Canada’s participation came just days after Prime Minister Carney delivered a critical speech at the World Economic Forum, which was widely seen as a condemnation of Trump’s foreign policies.
In his speech, he warned of an "era of great power rivalry" and suggested that the US-led world order was fading and "not coming back".
His comments appeared to target the US leader's tariffs on Canada, his threats to force the country to become the 51st state, and his push to acquire Greenland.
The 79-year-old had also made pointed remarks about Canada during his own address at Davos, declaring that “Canada lives because of the United States".
He also added that Canada "gets a lot of freebies" from the US, and that "they should be grateful".
Carney, in turn, rejected this assertion in a new address, saying: “Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadians," BBC News cited.
Trump’s Board of Peace, launched at the World Economic Forum, is an international initiative aimed at bringing world leaders together to secure peace in conflict zones.
More than 20 countries have reportedly committed to joining the board, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and leaders from Argentina, Hungary, and Pakistan.
However, several European nations, including the United Kingdom and France, have declined to participate.
The board’s members are expected to contribute $1 billion each, though Trump has yet to provide clarity on how the funds will be used. He has also suggested that he could remain as the board’s leader for life, which has added an element of controversy to the initiative.
Trump’s decision to withdraw Canada’s invitation has raised concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of the “Board of Peace.”
While Canada initially voiced their interest in joining, the country’s absence now casts doubt on the initiative’s ability to bring global leaders together.
Experts warn that this clash could also complicate future negotiations on issues such as climate change, defense, and multilateral cooperation.
The diplomatic dispute between the two nations highlights the delicate nature of US-Canada relations, even between close allies.
While both countries maintain strong economic and defense ties, this public clash could affect their future cooperation in international forums and may influence how they approach future collaborations on the world stage.
