US EditionTrump Signs $6.1B Arctic Icebreaker Deal with Finland
The $6.1 billion agreement includes building 11 Arctic Security Cutters to enhance US Arctic national security and create thousands of jobs, officials said.
- The White House will sign a memorandum of understanding with Finland to acquire four Arctic Security Cutters from Finnish shipyards, as confirmed by officials from both countries.
- This deal, valued at $6.1 billion, allows for the construction of seven additional cutters in the U.S.
- President Trump emphasized the importance of these icebreakers for national security in the Arctic.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that this agreement strengthens both countries' cooperation and is crucial for Finland's economy.
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Zero HedgeUS, Finland Strike $6 Billion Icebreaker Deal
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced a joint deal to build icebreaker ships during a White House meeting for talks related to trade and security on Oct. 9. “We have a big order coming up … and we negotiated a pretty tough price,” Trump said during the Oval Office gathering. “We’re buying the finest icebreakers in the world.” Icebreaking ships are specially designed and constructed with reinfor…
Trump Secures Arctic Security Deal
President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb struck a deal for the support of commercial agreements in the Arctic region. “I am visiting the White House today with [Prime Minister Petreri Orpo]. I will sign a memorandum of understanding on icebreaker cooperation with [President Trump],” Stubb said on X. “The memorandum lays the foundation for commercial agreements between the U.S. Coast Guard and Finnish companies.” “The U.S. adm…
US President Donald Trump says the US will buy 11 icebreakers from Finland
Former U.S. President announces agreement with Finland to build 11 icebreakers to strengthen the U.S. Arctic presence against Russia and China
These buildings break the ice of the Arctic seas, a crucial challenge for the United States in the face of Russia and China.
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