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U.S. Warns Canada: F-35 Purchase Could Escalate Tensions

1/27/2026

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra warned airspace interventions would rise if Canada buys 88 F-35 jets.
Hoekstra stated that changes to NORAD may be necessary if Canada chooses European options.
Hoekstra's comments come amid rising U.S.–Canada tensions over China.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s China deals, threatening tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed Canada has no plans for a China trade deal.

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra warned airspace interventions would rise if Canada buys 88 F-35 jets.
Hoekstra stated that changes to NORAD may be necessary if Canada chooses European options.
Hoekstra's comments come amid rising U.S.–Canada tensions over China.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s China deals, threatening tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed Canada has no plans for a China trade deal.