The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- The Week Everything Changed
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Jan 23, 2026 A heated week in Canada–U.S. relations, sparked by Mark Carney's Davos speech and a sharp reaction from Donald Trump. Tense debate over whether Canada should push back or renegotiate on key agreements. Political fallout at home includes a controversial Quebec speech and tests for party leadership. Economic pressure, trade tactics and tensions over Chinese electric vehicles also come under scrutiny.
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Trump's Davos Reaction Deepens Rupture
- Donald Trump publicly belittled Mark Carney and attacked NATO allies, shifting diplomatic norms and straining Canada–U.S. ties.
- Peter Mansbridge and panel see Trump's comments as a real rupture that risks long-term trust between the countries.
Eroding Trust In Mainstream America
- Bruce Anderson argues the relationship is likely the worst Canada has had with a U.S. president and that many Americans are normalizing Trump's behavior.
- He warns silence from U.S. institutions risks eroding faith in mainstream America among Canadians.
Carney Spoke To A Global Moment
- Chantal Hébert frames the U.S. administration as at war with its allies, not targeting Canada alone.
- She notes Mark Carney's Davos speech resonated globally in part because it read the international room accurately.