Carney says middle powers shouldn't seek favor from US
By The BriefBrief
Canada’s Mark Carney said middle-power countries should partner with like-minded allies rather than compete for US favor.
WHO:Mark Carney
WHAT:Said middle-power countries should not compete for favor with the U.S. and should multiply strength by partnering with like-minded allies.
WHEN:Jun 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
WHERE:Canada
WHY:He argued that Canada and the EU together have a larger population and comparable economic scale to the U.S., and a collective defense budget twice that of China.
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