President Trump has retracted his invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his 'Board of Peace' initiative for Gaza, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The initiative aims to rebuild the war-torn territory during a governance transition. Despite 35 countries signing up, Carney had not yet confirmed Canada's acceptance. The withdrawal follows a public exchange between the leaders, with Carney criticizing U.S. economic integration tactics and Trump responding with a threat to Canada's U.S. relationship. Carney's speech at Davos highlighted the use of economic integration as a weapon by 'great powers' and proposed a strategy for middle powers to band together. Trump's response was critical of Canada's gratitude towards the U.S., sparking a rhetorical spat. The timing is significant as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is set for review later this year, adding another layer of complexity to the relationship.
