Carney Denies US Official’s Claim He Walked Back His Davos Remarks During Trump Call Prime Minister Mark Carney asserted that he did not retract any statements made in his Davos speech during a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney clarified that his conversation with Trump on January 26th covered numerous topics, including the speech he gave at the World Economic Forum. He explicitly stated his commitment to his original remarks to reporters before a cabinet meeting.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed claims of backtracking on his Davos speech.
• Carney stated he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 26th.
• The conversation included discussion of Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum.
• Carney confirmed to Trump and reporters that he stands by his Davos remarks.