Canada rolled out the red carpet for Rubio – enough for a single step

In Canada, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was welcomed with an unusually short red carpet – a gesture that, according to diplomatic protocol, could be seen as a subtle insult to him.

This action, usually used to express displeasure or signal a cold reception, is a clear sign of the tensions that exist between Canada and the Trump administration.

This is not surprising, given the heightened tensions between the two countries due to the foreign policies of US President Donald Trump. Canada has been outspoken in its criticism of some of the US leader's decisions, including his stances on international relations, trade policy and global security issues. These policies have created a significant rift between Washington and Ottawa, particularly on trade and defence issues.

Canadian officials, who have increasingly spoken out against Trump's aggressive approach, may have used this cold reception as an implicit form of protest against him.

The short red carpet, therefore, seems like a message to indicate that relations are tense, and this gesture symbolizes a departure from the formal behavior that usually accompanies high-level visits.

Marco Rubio is in Canada to hold talks with top diplomats from various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and, of course, Canada.

All of these countries are increasingly angry and concerned about the policies of the Trump administration, which have caused clashes in many aspects of international relations.

Expectations are that Rubio will try to calm tensions and maintain ties with these states, but it is clear that the difficult diplomatic climate will affect any opportunity for improving relations. /Telegraph/