The Global Story Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
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Jan 22, 2026 
Lyse Doucet, BBC's chief international correspondent, dives into Mark Carney's bold Davos speech urging middle powers to unite against the backdrop of rising tensions with Trump. She unpacks Carney's vision for a new global order and discusses the impact of his trade negotiations with China. The conversation contrasts Carney's nuanced approach with Trump's more simplistic proposals, while exploring Canadian identity and the unsettling idea of becoming the '51st state' under Trump's leadership. Doucet also touches on Canada’s preparedness for potential US aggression.
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Middle Powers Must Stop Pretending
- Mark Carney framed the decline of the old rules-based order as a permanent rupture, not a temporary transition.
- He urged middle powers to stop pretending the old bargain works and to act together to protect their interests.
Pragmatic Reopening With China
- Carney's China visit signalled a pragmatic pivot: restore predictable trade ties despite political differences.
- Canada cut punitive 100% tariffs both ways to reopen limited EV and goods trade while keeping human-rights concerns on the table.
Canada's Trade Geography Limits Options
- Geography and economic structure limit Canada's ability to diversify quickly from the US market.
- Around 70–75% of Canada's trade goes to the United States, so shifting away will take decades and major restructuring.