Carney warns on economic coercion as Trump tests PM

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Carney argues middle powers should resist economic pressure from great powers, even at a cost. Trump is now testing the Canadian prime minister, framing the confrontation as the clearest test of Carney’s argument.

WHO: Mark Carney

WHAT: Carney warns that middle powers must stand up to economic coercion from great powers, as Trump tests the Canadian prime minister.

WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET

WHERE: Canada

WHY: The warning is triggered by Trump’s move to test the Canadian prime minister, which the article presents as a test of Carney’s argument about resisting economic pressure.

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