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“I Meant What I Said”: Canadian Prime Minister Responds to Trump

Published January 27, 2026, 18:02
“I Meant What I Said”: Canadian Prime Minister Responds to Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to Donald Trump, confirming that he meant what he said in his speech at Davos, where he criticized US leadership. He denied claims that he withdrew the speech after a phone call with Trump, who had warned him to watch his words, as “Canada lives thanks to the United States.” Trudeau reiterated that Canada has adapted to the change in US trade policy and that the phone call was initiated by Trump, covering issues such as security in the Arctic, Ukraine and Venezuela.