Canada, an ally in Washington, proves that the US is not the center of the world Canada is diversifying its international relations after Trump's trade war and repeated references to Canada as the "51st country. "Prime Minister Mark Carney has visited India, China, Japan, South Korea and Europe, and he is aiming for partner membership in the European Union by June 2027. He revealed that Ottawa viewed possible US military action as an "extreme risk scenario" and warned against dependence on the dollar. The article claims that Trump's conduct - threatening allies such as Canada and Denmark and attacking Iran without consulting Europe - shows that no country can rely on American commitments.