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'Canada lives because of US', Trump digs at Carney in Davos speech

'Canada lives because of US', Trump digs at Carney in Davos speech

Summary

President Donald Trump gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on the U.S. economy and sharing strong opinions about other world leaders, including Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump remarked on the economic relationship with Canada and made personal comments about France's President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Carney had criticized economic power imbalances, indirectly referring to the U.S.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • He emphasized the strength of the American economy.
  • Trump commented on Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, saying Canada owes much to the U.S.
  • Carney had spoken about global power imbalances without naming Trump.
  • Trump remarked on President Macron's sunglasses during his Davos speech.
  • Macron has an ongoing eye condition, explaining the sunglasses.
  • Canada is concerned about U.S. tariffs and the USMCA trade agreement.
  • Trump expressed doubts about Macron's political future.

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