In a pointed Truth Social letter, Trump rescinded the invite to Prime Minister Carney for the board, aimed at Gaza reconstruction with initial members like Israel and Saudi Arabia potentially contributing $1 billion each. The snub followed Carney's speech emphasizing Canada's self-reliance amid U.S. tariffs that have doubled recently and Trump's calls for more gratitude from Canada. Tensions highlight trade frictions under USMCA and questions over NATO ties, with Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre using it to slam Carney's record on deficits and inflation.
