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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(138,733 posts)
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 02:08 PM Jun 13

Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with the US

Source: AP

DUBLIN (AP) — Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his efforts to pivot away from the United States and allign with Europe, meeting with the leader of Ireland on Saturday ahead of the upcoming G7 summit and saying middle power countries shouldn't compete for favor with America.

Carney said that Canada and the European Union have a combined population that is more than twice that of the United States, with a similarly sized economy and a collective defense budget that is twice that of China's.

He said smaller nations can multiply their strength by partnering with like-minded allies.

"In a world of great power rivalry, middle powers have a choice — to compete for favor or to combine to create a third path with impact," Carney said at Trinity College in Dublin.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/canadas-carney-says-middle-power-160935825.html



Certainly not while Trump is in charge
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Cha

(321,511 posts)
2. One of my favorite newsworthy
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 03:48 PM
Jun 13

people, PM Carney.

Wow, he does not disappoint!

Thank You and PM Mark Carney over there in Ireland right now. ☮️💙🌈🌊🍀🕊️

Amaryllis

(11,548 posts)
3. Did you see his interview with Jon Stewart in January '25? That sold me on him . Brillant, astute, and amazing
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 05:38 PM
Jun 13

sense of humor. I've been a fan every since.So good to know grown ups are running things in Canada and Mexico.


Cha

(321,511 posts)
4. I did see it.. Thanks Amaryllis!
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:44 PM
Jun 13

And, I felt the same... there's hope from Canada!

TY for the vid, I'd like to watch it later when I get back.

wolfie001

(8,176 posts)
6. Giving the fat orange imbecile bribes and kissing his tiny finger
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 07:15 PM
Jun 13

That's US foreign policy circa 2026.

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