Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted today (May 2) saying, "I had a conversation with UN Secretary-General Guterres today. In this era of escalating conflicts, Canada is prepared to play a leadership role. We will build alliances, defend democracy, and uphold our values on the world stage. When other countries are gradually abandoning their global leadership positions, Canada is stepping up."
Comment: Carney's remarks seem to emphasize that Canada wants to "play a leadership role" on the international stage, but they subtly refer to the U.S. The U.S., which has long claimed itself as the global leader, has recently become increasingly inactive in international affairs, frequently "withdrawing from groups," and shows a negative attitude toward addressing global challenges. It also implements trade protectionism, imposing tariffs on allies, which greatly disrupts international cooperation and order. When Carney says "other countries are gradually abandoning their global leadership positions," it's hard not to associate it with the U.S.
The Trump administration took various measures to pressure Canada, such as imposing tariffs and threatening to turn Canada into the U.S.'s "51st state," which made Canada realize that it can no longer blindly follow the U.S.步伐. Perhaps under Carney's leadership, Canada wants to demonstrate an independent diplomatic stance and reduce its reliance on the U.S.
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