Going along to get along is over

Canadians are waiting to see how Donald Trump retaliates, but Davos proved one thing: America is alone.

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026.Photograph courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Ciaran McCrickard

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

January 26, 2026

OTTAWA—Going along to get along is over.

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