US suspends Canada’s defense talks over stalled F-35, spending delays

Washington’s Pressure Campaign on Defense Spending

The United States government suspended the Permanent Joint Board on Defence with Canada this week, citing ongoing concerns over Canadian military spending and the delayed procurement of F-35 fighter jets. Washington officials are demanding a rapid resolution regarding the 88-aircraft order and a clear plan to meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP defense threshold. Washington’s Pressure Campaign … Read more