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Former Allies Lose Patience with Trump and Forge New Alliances Outside of U.S.A. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Countries like Canada and Australia, recalibrating their foreign policy in response to the volatility of Donald Trump’s America, particularly on trade, security, and climate. Through initiatives such as critical minerals cooperation and expanded ties with India under Mark Carney, middle powers are building horizontal alliances to reduce dependence on Washington.
The video contends that this is less an anti-American pivot than a pragmatic hedge against tariffs, unilateral military actions, and U.S. retreat from climate leadership—signaling the rise of a more multipolar, self-insulating democratic order. - 03/21/2026.