Trump Revokes Canada’s Invitation to ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Growing Diplomatic Rift
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada’s invitation to join his newly created “Board of Peace,” escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
In a post on Truth Social late Thursday, Trump said the board was revoking its offer to Canada, addressing the message directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney. He did not provide a reason for the decision.
Canada had indicated it would join the board in principle but would not pay the proposed $1 billion (£740 million) membership fee that Trump has said permanent members would be required to contribute.
The Board of Peace, which grants Trump wide decision-making authority as chairman, has been promoted by the White House as a new international body aimed at resolving global conflicts. While initially linked to efforts to address the war in Gaza, its draft charter does not explicitly mention the territory and has raised concerns among US allies.
Several European leaders have expressed doubts about the board’s scope and compatibility with the United Nations. European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU had “serious doubts” about the initiative but remained open to working with the US on Gaza-related efforts.
The move comes after a public exchange of barbs between Trump and Carney this week, following remarks by the Canadian prime minister at the World Economic Forum in Davos that warned of strains in the US-led global order.
