Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi stand arm in arm beneath a bold red banner declaring an alliance of those upset by Donald Trump. The date places this image in early September 2025 when trade disputes and sanctions rhetoric from Washington had again strained relations with Beijing, Moscow and New Delhi. Modi adds a speech bubble noting that Canada might be the next recruit, turning the moment into a pointed jab at widening diplomatic friction.

The visual places the three leaders in matching handshakes while a crowd of robed and suited figures lingers behind them. The building facade suggests a formal summit setting yet the banner language keeps the tone blunt and personal. Chappatte uses the direct phrasing to underscore how quickly shared irritation with one U.S. president can pull rivals into temporary alignment.

Canada’s possible inclusion supplies the final ironic twist. The cartoonist shows how even traditional U.S. partners could drift toward the same banner when tariffs or rhetoric escalate. The image captures a snapshot of 2025 geopolitics where personal grievances among heads of state shape public alliances more visibly than formal treaties.