Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defense Draws Canadian Involvement
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:21 pm
U.S. President Trump unveiled his “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative with an unusual twist: Canada’s participation. Canadian officials have indicated interest, and the proposal now prompts spirited talk over North American security and defense spending—all wrapped in Trump’s signature bravado and charm.
Le gouvernement libéral de Mark Carney confirme que le Canada songe à participer au système de défense antimissile que propose le président des États-Unis Donald Trump afin d’assurer une meilleure protection du continent nord-américain.
Trump said it 'automatically' makes sense to include Canada in the new defence system, but insisted that Canada will 'pay their fair share.'
President says system will cost $175 billion and will be able to intercept missiles launched from the other side of the world or from space
Le président américain a précisé que le Canada rejoindrait cette initiative.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday aspects of his plan for a “Golden Dome” missile defence shield and said “it automatically makes sense” for Canada to be involved. “Canada has called us and they want to be a part of it,” Trump said. “So we’ll be talking to them. They want…
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says his plan for a missile defence shield includes collaboration with Canada.
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