Trump said today (January 23): "Dear Prime Minister Kanu (Prime Minister of Canada):
This letter is to inform you that the Peace Committee has decided to revoke its previous invitation to you, which means Canada will no longer be invited to join this all-time top leadership committee.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America"
Comment: Kanu criticized U.S. policies at Davos, disrupting the international order, and left before meeting; Trump countered by saying "Canada exists because of the United States," and Kanu firmly replied, "Canada is the master of its own country." Revoking the invitation was a direct punishment from Trump against an ally. The gesture of "revoking the invitation" in the letter highlights the hegemonic logic of the United States toward its allies — those who follow us stay, and those who oppose us are abandoned — which also makes Canada more inclined to pursue a diversified diplomacy, further pressuring the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Canada.
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