Amid the tariff controversy, US President Donald Trump may suffer a major setback. According to the report, Canada may break the F-35 deal with the US. Actually, Canada is reviewing a large purchase of US-made F-35 fighter aircraft, which is happening amidst severe stress.
The Trump administration remained tension between the US and Canada until he agreed to suspend the fee on Canadian exports under the North American trade agreement before imposing 25 percent tariffs on Canadian products. Trump’s move was a major setback to Canada, which forced him to review his business relations with the US.
The Canadian people also spread a lot of resentment by Trump’s suggestion to make Canada the 51st state of America. Meanwhile, Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the Ministry of Defense to review the F-35 contract and see if it is the best investment for Canada.
After taking over on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the Ministry of Defense to determine whether the F-35 contract, as is currently, is the best investment for Canada, what are other options that can better meet the needs of Canada. This has been said in the email sent by Ministry spokesman Laurant de Casanov.
In January 2023, the Canadian government signed a 19 billion Canadian dollar to buy 88 F-35 with Lockheed Martin. However, the Canadian government is now reviewing the contract and wants to ensure that the contract is in the best interest of Canadians and Canadian armed forces.
Meanwhile, Portugal is also studying American F-35 and European aircraft to replace the old F-16 aircraft of its Air Force. The outgoing Defense Minister of Portugal Nuno Mello has said that he will take this decision keeping in mind the recent position of the United States in the context of his colleagues’ forecasts and NATO.