Trump Withdraws Canada from "Board of Peace" After PM's Davos Speech

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" initiative. The move came one day after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized powerful nations at the World Economic Forum. Carney, speaking in Davos, Switzerland, condemned using economic integration as a weapon. He also warned against employing trade tariffs as political leverage. While not naming the U.S., the comments were seen as a direct critique of Trump's trade policies. In response, the White House sent a formal letter on Thursday. It stated the Board of Peace was "withdrawing its invitation" for Canada to join the conflict-resolution group. No further explanation was provided. The incident marks a sharp diplomatic shift between the two neighboring nations, who are major trade partners. The status of the Board of Peace initiative itself remains unclear.