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Canada Reconsiders F-35 Purchase Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

2/5/2026

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Canada is reassessing its purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets amid trade tensions with the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is weighing whether to buy 72 F-35 jets after a review started last year.
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, urged Canada to stay with the F-35, saying it outperforms Gripen.
Critics warn that F-35 dependence would grow, while only 13% of Canadians support continuing with the jets.

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Story summary

Canada is reassessing its purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets amid trade tensions with the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is weighing whether to buy 72 F-35 jets after a review started last year.
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, urged Canada to stay with the F-35, saying it outperforms Gripen.
Critics warn that F-35 dependence would grow, while only 13% of Canadians support continuing with the jets.