Trump Fires Back at Canada’s Carney in Davos: “Canada Lives Because of the US – Be Grateful

22nd January 2026 at 10:01 AM

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US President Donald Trump delivered a pointed message to Canada during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, asserting that the neighboring country owes its prosperity and security to the United States.

In his speech on Wednesday, Trump emphasized that Canada benefits significantly from American support, describing it as receiving numerous “freebies” from Washington. “Canada lives because of the United States,” he declared, directly addressing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”

The remarks followed Carney’s presentation the previous day, in which the Canadian leader criticized what he termed American “hegemony” and warned of a fundamental “rupture” in the US-led global order. Carney argued that outdated assumptions about geography and alliances guaranteeing prosperity and security no longer hold true. He urged middle powers like Canada to collaborate more closely, stating that without a seat at the table, they risk becoming part of the agenda.

Trump countered by suggesting Carney showed insufficient gratitude. “Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should also be grateful, but they’re not,” he said. “I saw your Prime Minister yesterday; he wasn’t so grateful. They should be grateful to us.”

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The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in US-Canada relations. Trump has previously floated ideas such as annexing Canada as the 51st state and has mocked former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to him as the “Governor of Canada.” He has also shared social media imagery depicting Canada under the US flag. While such annexation rhetoric has moderated recently, it persists in the background.

Trump also tied his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system to Canadian security, noting that it would naturally extend protection to Canada. This came amid his broader comments on Greenland, where he reiterated interest in US control for strategic reasons but stated he would not use force to acquire it. Carney, in his address, had expressed solidarity with Greenland and Denmark against such pressures, affirming their right to decide the territory’s future.

The comments appear linked to reports in Canada’s Globe and Mail that the Canadian military has prepared contingency plans for a potential US invasion scenario.