After Greenland bid, Trump warns of Canada's vulnerability to Russia and China: Report
U.S. officials warn Canada is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese encroachment in the Arctic and are pursuing cooperation to enhance northern border defenses, sources say.
- In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has privately intensified complaints about Canada's Arctic vulnerability, prompting U.S. officials to pursue talks with Ottawa to coordinate northern border defense.
- Officials say the effort aims to prevent Russia and China from expanding their Arctic presence, linking Trump's Greenland bid to solidifying the Western Hemisphere amid Canada's low defense spending.
- Discussed options include updating Canada's early-warning systems, expanding U.S.-Canada military training and operations, increasing joint air and water patrols and American ship patrols, while officials say no U.S. troops will be stationed on Canada's northern border.
- This year, talks could lead to an agreement with Canada to fortify the northern border as Canada increases defense spending but still falls short of NATO targets, while U.S. officials consider icebreaker purchases for next year's defense budget.
- Last year he threatened economic measures over Greenland and imposed tariffs on eight European nations, while a bipartisan congressional delegation met Denmark and Greenland leaders to reassure them amid U.S.-Canada diplomatic strain.
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