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Carney Urges Middle Powers to Combat Economic Coercion

2/5/2026

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle powers to unite against economic coercion by great powers in a January 20, 2026 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Carney's call resonated with many Asian nations.
Analysts say it lacks a clear plan for unity and faces political realities and Asia-Pacific dependence on the U.S. or China.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle powers to unite against economic coercion by great powers in a January 20, 2026 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Carney's call resonated with many Asian nations.
Analysts say it lacks a clear plan for unity and faces political realities and Asia-Pacific dependence on the U.S. or China.