Carney Warns 'Rules-Based Order Fading', Urges Middle Powers to Unite at Davos

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Firstpost•20-01-2026, 23:55
Carney Warns 'Rules-Based Order Fading', Urges Middle Powers to Unite at Davos
- •Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at Davos that the international rules-based order is eroding, urging middle-sized countries to unite.
- •Carney criticized major powers for using economic tools as instruments of pressure, citing 'tariffs as leverage' and 'supply chains as vulnerabilities'.
- •He specifically opposed Washington's tariffs over Greenland, backing Denmark's sovereignty and calling for focused talks.
- •Carney emphasized that middle powers must act together, stating, 'if we're not at the table, we're on the menu'.
- •He also highlighted Canada's deal with China, noting 'clear guard rails' but 'huge opportunities' in various sectors.
Why It Matters: Mark Carney warns of a fading rules-based order, urging middle powers to unite against dominant states' economic pressure.
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