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Editorial cartoons for Monday, March 3

Published 1:30 am Monday, March 3, 2025

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THE scenario from the moive When a stranger calls with NATO as the babysitter getting a phone call saying "We traced the phone call, It's coming from insde the house" and Donald Trump is seen hiding in the upstairs,.
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday March 1, 2025 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strategically employs the British monarchy to gain favour with Trump, while Canada faces challenges under his administration. In the nuanced world of international diplomacy, flattery has emerged as a key strategy for world leaders aiming to win favour with U.S. President Donald Trump. Recent developments involving the British monarchy, as well as Trump's interactions with Australia and Canada, underscore the prominence of this diplomatic dance. News: King Charles issues personal invite for Trump to visit Britain for state visit https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-king-charles-trump-invitation-uk-state-visit/ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent invitation to Trump for a state visit, personally extended by King Charles III, exemplifies this approach. The British monarchy, with its historical gravitas and ceremonial splendour, serves as an effective means to capture Trump's attention. For a president who appreciates grandeur and spectacle, the invitation is both a stroke to his ego and a diplomatic gesture. However, this timing is awkward for King Charles, who finds himself a pawn in a broader geopolitical play, potentially neglecting Canada, another Commonwealth realm. Since his re-election, Trump has displayed a peculiar fixation on Canada, with rhetoric suggesting annexation and plans for severe economic measures, including a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum. This leaves Canada facing the threat of an economic conflict with its largest trading partner, while seemingly sidelined by its closest Commonwealth allies. In stark contrast, Australia has adeptly managed its relationship with Trump, emphasizing shared defence interests and economic ties, such as those rooted in the AUKUS agreement. Even when Trump appeared unfamiliar with the AUKUS acronym, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other leaders downp
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