Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesJanuary 21, 2026 at 04:48 AM

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian politician Mark Carney stated that the existing US-led global order is experiencing a "rupture" characterized by great power competition and a weakening rules-based system. Speaking a day before Donald Trump's arrival, Carney argued that the world will not return to a pre-Trump status quo. He highlighted the benefits Canada derived from the previous order, including American hegemony, but noted the emergence of a system where powerful nations use economic integration for coercion. Carney urged middle powers like Canada to act collectively, warning that individual compliance will not ensure safety. Trump's arrival in Davos is expected to be contentious, particularly regarding his interest in acquiring Greenland, which has strained relations with European allies.

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Denmark 40% European Union 40% Emmanuel Macron 40% Switzerland 50% Greenland ×250% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×250% World Economic Forum ×260% Davos ×260% Canada ×470% United States 70% Mark Carney ×690% Donald Trump ×790%

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global order 90% mark carney 80% great power competition 80% world economic forum 70% rules-based international order 70% donald trump 70% american hegemony 60% middle powers 60% economic coercion 50% transatlantic nato alliance 40%