Donald Trump must enjoy what has now become diplomatic protocol for dealing with him on the world stage — namely, flattery and deference.
Mark Carney caught on to it early, calling Trump a “transformational president” during his first White House sit-down with him more than a year ago.
Others practise it too, from King Charles hosting a state visit for Trump to France’s Emmanuel Macron treating him to a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 meetings wrapped up in that country last week.
