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Trump's $61B Proposal Risks Space Arms Race

5/28/2025

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Trump Proposes Canadian Contribution

President Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting Canada should contribute $61 billion to join the Golden Dome missile defense system, asserting it would be free if Canada became the 51st state. Critics, including China, North Korea, and Russia, warn that this could ignite a dangerous arms race in space, while the project's $175 billion funding and feasibility hang in the balance.

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King Defends Sovereignty

In a powerful Speech from the Throne, King Charles III underscored Canada's sovereignty in the face of U.S. President Trump's alarming annexation threats. Trump’s proposal for Canada to either pay $61 billion for missile defense or risk becoming the 51st state sparked a fierce response from Prime Minister Mark Carney, who staunchly defended Canada’s independence and ties to European allies.

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Trump Proposes Canadian Contribution

President Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting Canada should contribute $61 billion to join the Golden Dome missile defense system, asserting it would be free if Canada became the 51st state. Critics, including China, North Korea, and Russia, warn that this could ignite a dangerous arms race in space, while the project's $175 billion funding and feasibility hang in the balance.

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