Summary
President Donald Trump has canceled Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace, a group he formed to address global conflicts. This decision followed a speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum, where Carney criticized the use of economic integration and tariffs as tools by powerful nations. The Board of Peace's formation is part of Trump's wider efforts for global conflict resolution.
Key Facts
- President Trump withdrew Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace.
- The cancellation followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech criticizing power dynamics at the World Economic Forum.
- Carney suggested that Canada and other middle powers work together to resist US economic dominance.
- Trump emphasized Canada's reliance on the US and expressed disapproval of Carney's remarks.
- The Board of Peace aims to tackle global conflicts and has received backing from a United Nations resolution.
- Member countries of the board include Argentina, Bahrain, Morocco, Pakistan, and Turkiye.
- Permanent members must make a financial contribution of $1 billion each to the board.
- The board's creation is tied to Trump's Gaza peace plan, with the UN agreeing to engage only in that specific context.
