Will Carney join Trump under the Golden Dome?

Donald Trump recently posted a message on his Truth Social network, claiming that Canada will have to pay $61 billion to integrate what he calls “our fabulous Golden Dome system”, a defense system whose total cost would be $175 billion for the United States.

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Trump used the post as an opportunity to revive his recurring rhetoric that Canada could one day become the 51st state of the United States.

Trump began his post on Truth Social by declaring, “I told Canada, which is eager to become part of our fabulous Golden Dome system, that it would cost $61 billion.”

The US president, who recently announced plans for a defense system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, made it clear that this cost would only apply “if they remain a separate but unequal nation”.

Trump was quick to taunt Canada once again, claiming that “but it will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our beloved 51st state”, adding that the country is reportedly currently considering the possibility: “They’re looking at the offer!”.

Questioned on this subject in a CBC interview, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, while one of his spokesmen had stressed that Canada and the United States remain partners in North American defense, notably via NORAD, was keen to reaffirm his desire to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States.

He added that he is working to have the country join the ReArm Europe initiative, a commitment he hopes to formalize by Canada Day, July 1. During his visit to the White House, Carney stated that Canada would never become the 51st U.S. state, and that the country was not for sale.

What will Mark Carney do?

Will he join Trump under the Golden Dome?

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