'Canada, better the 28th EU member than the 51st US state'

In this opinion piece, Le Monde columnist Pascal Riché discusses Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for an alliance of middle powers to counterbalance the influence of great powers, drawing parallels to the European Union's 60-year-old strategy. The article highlights tensions between Canada and the US, particularly under President Trump, who has suggested Canada become the 51st US state, an idea that has angered Canadians.