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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Mark Carney set to snatch Nobel Peace Prize from Trump

  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney surfaced as a top contender for the Nobel Peace Prize on the prediction market Kalshi ahead of Donald Trump.
  • Carney led or closely trailed major humanitarian organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms in betting odds.
  • Carney has openly criticized Trump's foreign policy and tariff threats, asserting Canadian sovereignty against American trade restrictions.
  • Trade tensions between the two allies have escalated sharply, with Trump placing 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports and Canada responding with dollar-for-dollar tariffs.
  • Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration over being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize while simultaneously initiating a military conflict with Iran.

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Canada could steal the one prize Trump wants most

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