Canada's Carney Warns of Rupture in Global Order, Urges Middle Powers to Unite at Davos

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the US-led rules-based international order is undergoing a fundamental rupture marked by intensifying great power rivalry and the weaponization of economic tools like tariffs and supply chains. Without naming the US or President Trump directly, Carney criticized coercive trade policies, including tariffs linked to Greenland, and urged middle powers to unite and act collectively to protect their sovereignty and interests. He emphasized that nostalgia for the old order is futile and called for building a new, values-based global framework. Carney reaffirmed Canada's support for Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland and its commitment to NATO's collective defense. The speech drew responses from global leaders and a sharp rebuttal from President Trump, who highlighted US contributions to Canada's security.