Donald Trump threatened Canada’s Mark Carney during his rambling Davos speech on Wednesday (21 January), where he claimed that the nation “only lives because of the United States”. During his address at the World Economic Forum, the US president said that Ottawa should be “grateful” to Washington for all the “freebies” it receives. “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” he said. It comes after Mr Carney warned that the old world order was in the “midst of a rupture” and was “not coming back,” during his own speech in Switzerland on Tuesday (20 January).
  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
    OPM
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    2 months ago

    I rate that as highly unlikely for the same reason Trump is backing off from Venezuela after the whole Maduro stunt. Canada is just big enough that a proper invasion would be a costly affair that would take years. That’s not Trump’s MO. Any time he feels heat like in Yemen or Iran, he looks for a softer target. Venezuela or Canada are just too big to take over in one fell swoop. Hence, why the real target will be Greenland, and maybe Iceland after. Big stunt that gets lots of attention, but doesn’t requite any actual commitment to accomplish.

    • amemorablename
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      2 months ago

      I think this is a good read of it. His strategy appears to be all about intimidation and trying to get quick payoffs without having to stick to a prolonged conflict. Mob style hits rather than war.