U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Canada’s invitation to join his proposed Board of Peace in January 2026, following sharp criticism by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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• Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation after PM Mark Carney criticised use of trade and tariffs as geopolitical weapons

• Carney’s Davos speech questioned dominance of powerful nations and argued rules-based global order has weakened

• Trump responded publicly on Truth Social, calling the board the most prestigious leadership body ever assembled

• Withdrawal came hours after Trump formally launched the Board of Peace initiative aimed at global conflict resolution

• Board requires permanent member nations to contribute one billion dollars each for its operational funding

• United Nations endorsed the board through Security Council resolution linked to Gaza ceasefire framework

• Countries joining include Pakistan, Turkey, Argentina, Bahrain and Morocco; key US allies declined participation