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Trump Demands $71B for Canada’s Missile Defense Participation

6/18/2025

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President Trump has raised the price for Canada to join the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system to a staggering $71 billion—$10 billion more than earlier estimates. While Trump insists Canada must bear the hefty cost, Canadian officials have slammed the terms, calling it a "protection racket" in the face of growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.

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President Trump has raised the price for Canada to join the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system to a staggering $71 billion—$10 billion more than earlier estimates. While Trump insists Canada must bear the hefty cost, Canadian officials have slammed the terms, calling it a "protection racket" in the face of growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.