Black Hawk down: Trump's trade war pauses Canadian helicopter deal
The pause reflects trade tensions and a wider review of U.S. military purchases, with 62% of Canadians opposing such buying, a poll found.
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Ottawa suspended the purchase of 16 American Black Hawk aircraft to modernize the fleet of helicopters used by its elite troops.
Black Hawk down: Trump's trade war pauses Canadian helicopter deal
The Carney government quietly suspended plans to purchase 16 Black Hawk helicopters for Canada's special forces amid escalating tensions with Washington. The decision reflects Ottawa's growing reluctance to buy American military equipment, even as commanders seek urgently needed capabilities. Critics warn short-term political calculations could undermine long-term military readiness.
Canada has suspended the purchase of 16 US UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters against the backdrop of trade disputes with US President Donald Trump's administration, reports... ~ 14.10.2026, PRIM
Trump’s Trade War Puts Canada’s Black Hawk Helicopter Deal On Hold - South Asian Daily
The Canadian government has reportedly suspended plans to purchase 16 American-made Black Hawk helicopters for its special forces, amid ongoing trade and diplomatic tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. According to CBC News and Radio-Canada, Ottawa quietly halted the acquisition ahead of trade negotiations with Washington last summer, reflecting growing concerns over Canada’s military […] The post Trump’s Trade War Puts Ca…
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