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Trump Criticizes Canada Over Missile Defense Tensions

1/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada for rejecting his “Golden Dome” missile defense project in favor of ties with China.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has not explicitly opposed the project but disapproved any annexation of Greenland for military purposes and stressed NATO obligations.
Tensions between Trump and Carney are escalating, with Trump disinviting Carney from a Gaza peace initiative.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada for rejecting his “Golden Dome” missile defense project in favor of ties with China.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has not explicitly opposed the project but disapproved any annexation of Greenland for military purposes and stressed NATO obligations.
Tensions between Trump and Carney are escalating, with Trump disinviting Carney from a Gaza peace initiative.