'Canada doesn't live because of US': Carney shoots back after Trump's 'freebies' jibe

Trending:Trump-Zelenskyy meet at DavosBCB vs playersGreenland standoffNew Gaza projectTikTok dealOscar nominations'Canada doesn't live because of US': Carney shoots back after Trump's 'freebies' jibeFP News Desk • January 23, 2026, 10:59:15 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterCarney has hit back at President Donald Trump after the US leader claimed that Canada “lives because of the United States” and accused Ottawa of enjoying American “freebies,” saying Canada thrives on its own strength and identity. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleCarney heads to Beijing to reboot strained Canada China tiesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday sharply rebutted President Donald Trump’s controversial claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.” In a national address, Carney said, “Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership,” adding, “Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian.”Trump criticises Carney for ‘ingratitude’Trump responded by slamming Carney for what he described as a lack of gratitude for US military protection. The US president was referring to Carney’s speech in Davos, where the Canadian leader encouraged mid-sized nations to unite against aggressive superpowers.“Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way.