Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos

In January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, describing the end of U.S. hegemony and calling for medium-sized countries to unite. The speech, which alluded to President Trump's policies without naming him, received a standing ovation. Carney warned that the "rules-based order" was fading and that without collective action, smaller nations would be vulnerable. His remarks came as Trump threatened tariffs on European powers supporting Greenland's sovereignty and after Trump's administration imposed tariffs on Canada, impacting key sectors of the Canadian economy. Carney's speech emphasized the need for Canada to find new allies in a changing global landscape.