Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with the U.S.
PBS · 13 Jun 2026

Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with the U.S.

Carney said that Canada and the European Union have a combined population that is more than twice that of the U.S., with a similarly sized economy and a collective defense budget that is twice that of China’s. He said smaller nations can multiply their strength by partnering with like-minded allies.


AI Translated Summary:
Carney emphasizes that middle-power countries like Canada and the EU should avoid competing for U.S. favor and instead leverage their collective strength through alliances. He highlights the significant population and economic advantages these nations hold over the U.S. and China.


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