President Donald Trump unveiled a new international body meant to reshape global diplomacy — and just as quickly slammed the door on one of America’s closest allies.
According to Fox News, in a sharp announcement Thursday, Trump declared that Canada was no longer welcome on his newly formed “Board of Peace,” abruptly rescinding an invitation that had been extended only days earlier.
The move was made public in a statement Trump posted to Truth Social, where he directly addressed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and informed him that Canada’s participation was no longer desired.
“Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time,” Trump wrote.
The president formally introduced the Board of Peace earlier Thursday during a speech and signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Leaders from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and Southeast Asia joined Trump on stage as he outlined the mission of the new body.
Trump’s rebuke of Canada followed pointed remarks he made a day earlier about U.S. security commitments and what he described as a lack of gratitude from Ottawa.
During his Davos appearance, Trump argued that the United States should control Greenland to construct a large-scale “Golden Dome” missile defense system, which he said would also protect Canada.
“We’re building a Golden Dome that’s going to, just by its very nature, going to be defending Canada. Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful also,” Trump said.
“But they’re not. I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful. They should be grateful to us, Canada. Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” he added.
Carney, while not naming Trump directly, warned earlier this week that the rules-based international order is eroding as powerful nations increasingly use economic and security leverage to pressure allies.
He said “middle powers” like Canada must recognize that compliance does not guarantee protection, urging a renewed focus on diversification, collective action, and respect for sovereignty.
Trump confirmed he will personally chair the Board of Peace. The group will include senior political, diplomatic, and business figures such as his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and billionaire Marc Rowan.
According to Trump, invitations have also been extended to Russia, Belarus, France, Germany, Vietnam, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Greece, Israel, and China.
