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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Canada supports Golden Dome, considers joining US in defence project
Canada reaffirmed its close military ties with the US and spoke in support of President Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, which Ottawa is thinking about joining. 'From a defense perspective and on the military side, I collaborate very, very closely with my US counterparts,' General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, said in a Bloomberg TV interview on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether Washington remains a reliable partner. Also Read: India urges Canada to not give political space to pro-Khalistan elements The US-Canada alliance, long a pillar of North American security, has come under strain. Trump in March announced a 25% tariff on an array of Canadian goods, prompting its neighbor to impose retaliatory levies on some US products. The US president even suggested Canada should become America's 51st state. 'We're absolutely focused on defending our country and the Arctic region together with our neighbors,' Carignan said on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. 'We can't change our geography.' Also Read: Canada seeks to build ties with India, says FM Anita Anand Trump last week detailed his ambitious effort to build a shield to protect the US from threats including ballistic missiles, hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles, saying that it would be fully operational by the end of his term. The technology for Trump's plan is unproven, particularly using space-based interceptors to knock down incoming ballistic missiles. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last week confirmed that Canada was considering joining the US on the project, adding that their discussions were at an early stage. Carignan played down concerns that Canadian participation in the 'Golden Dome' could escalate tensions with Beijing or Moscow. China has repeatedly criticized the system, saying it risks creating a space arms race. Also Read: Indian human smuggler 'Dirty Harry' jailed after Gujarat family dies in blizzard on US-Canada border 'This is mostly a defense posture,' she said. 'A lot of work is ongoing at the moment to increase our presence in the Arctic as well as domain awareness. We need to be able to see what's coming.' Carignan also noted a shift in US focus toward the Indo-Pacific. 'Having many partners in the area contributing to the stability and the security in the region is extremely enabling,' she said. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who's also in Singapore, is rallying countries to counter what Washington describes as China's growing assertiveness in the region. In contrast, Beijing has called for Asian nations to stand united against external interference.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump's June 2025 schedule: Summits, celebrations, and more
June 2025 is slated to be a busy month for President Donald Trump. With important summits and a national celebration on the list, here are the confirmed events on Trump's schedule for next month. Also Read: Thousands sign petition to cancel Trump's birthday parade: Here's why Doubling down as the President's 79th birthday as well as the US Army's 250th anniversary, June 14 is a special day in Trump's calendar. To mark the momentous occasion, a multimillion-dollar parade is being organized in Washington DC- something that Trump wanted to do during his first term in office as well but ultimately canceled due to budget constraints. Thousands of soldiers and hundreds of tanks and aircrafts are being deployed as part of the grand celebrations in the capital. 'President Trump will travel to the G7 leaders' summit in Canada from June 15 through the 17th,' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a daily press briefing on Thursday (May 22). The summit marks the 50th anniversary of the first G7 Summit. Under Canada's presidency this year, the summit is being held in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15 to June 17. The official website says, 'From international peace and security to global economic stability and growth, to the digital transition, today's global challenges and opportunities require us to work together to find shared solutions.' Trump's visit comes at a particularly distraught time in US-Canada relations with the President's repeated calls for the country to join the United States of America and become its '51st state." The imposition of heavy tariffs by the US has also been a serious point of contention between the two sides. However, Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney made a significant visit to the White House soon after his appointment in a meeting that was considered a step in the right direction. Also Read: Bernie Kerik cause of death: Ex-NYPD Commissioner had been unwell, recently hospitalized On April 4, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced that Trump would be attending the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague. 'I am pleased to announce that the 2025 NATO Summit will be held at the World Forum in The Hague from 24 to 26 June 2025. We are grateful to the Netherlands for agreeing to host this meeting for the first time,' said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. 'The Netherlands is a founding member of NATO and makes critical contributions to the deterrence and defense of the Alliance. At our Summit, Leaders will make decisions to continue to adapt and strengthen our Alliance for a rapidly changing security environment. Together, we are stronger and safer in NATO.' The announcement came soon after Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement regarding the President's commitment towards the organization and desire to remain an active member of the alliance. Trump has, however, expressed his criticism of the organization in the past by blaming many member states for lack of sufficient defense spending as compared to the advantages they seek. His administration has also clearly signaled a strategic shift from Europe to the Indo-Pacific region. Trump's hopes of seeing the Russia-Ukraine conflict brought to an end in the summit also remain dim since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received an official invite to attend yet. In February this year, Trump had secured a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom on special request of King Charles III. The letter was personally delivered by the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. However, no official date has been announced for the visit as of yet.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump says it would cost Canada $61 billion to get protection from his 'Golden Dome'
Trump said Canada could join his Golden Dome defence system — if it pays the US $61 billion. The ambitious Golden Dome project is aimed at installing missile interceptors in space. He also said Canada could join for "zero dollars" if it agrees to become the US's 51st state. President Donald Trump said Canada could be protected under his theorized Golden Dome missile defense system for $61 billion. "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Tuesday. Trump's representatives did not respond to BI's query about how he arrived at the $61 billion figure. Representatives for the Canadian foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider. The ambitious plan, which Trump announced on 20 May, is meant to put American anti-missile weapons into space. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the project will be completed within three years, or the end of his term, and would cost about $175 billion. The system, theoretically, would detect air strikes before they are launched and destroy them. Trump's new comments come at a tense time for US-Canada relations. For several months now, Trump has floated the idea of Canada being absorbed into the US and becoming its 51st state. Canada's newly minted prime minister, Mark Carney, has been clear on his opinion on the topic, saying Canada is not for sale. "As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale," Carney told Trump during their meeting in the Oval Office on May 6. "And having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it's not for sale and won't be for sale ever. But the opportunity is the partnership and what we can build together," Carney added. During the meeting, Trump acknowledged that it's "true" that some places aren't for sale. However, he did give Carney a parting shot: "Never say never." Canada was also one of the earliest targets of Trump's tariffs, after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada on March 4. Canada retaliated with its own 25% tariff on goods from the US. Several Canadian provinces have pulled US-made alcohol off their stores' shelves and stopped buying new products. On May 17, Canada's finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, said most of the country's tariffs on US goods are still in place. "To retaliate against U.S. tariffs, Canada launched largest-ever response — including $60B of tariffs on end-use goods. 70% of those tariffs are still in place," Champagne said in an X post. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Trump says it would cost Canada $61 billion to get protection from his 'Golden Dome'
Trump offered Canada the option of being included in the Golden Dome defense system for $61 billion. Trump offered Canada the option of being included in the Golden Dome defense system for $61 billion. Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. President Donald Trump said Canada could be protected under his theorized Golden Dome missile defense system for $61 billion. "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Tuesday. Trump's representatives did not respond to BI's query about how he arrived at the $61 billion figure. Representatives for the Canadian foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider. Related video The ambitious plan, which Trump announced on 20 May, is meant to put American anti-missile weapons into space. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the project will be completed within three years, or the end of his term, and would cost about $175 billion. The system, theoretically, would detect air strikes before they are launched and destroy them. Trump's new comments come at a tense time for US-Canada relations. For several months now, Trump has floated the idea of Canada being absorbed into the US and becoming its 51st state. Canada's newly minted prime minister, Mark Carney, has been clear on his opinion on the topic, saying Canada is not for sale. "As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale," Carney told Trump during their meeting in the Oval Office on May 6. "And having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it's not for sale and won't be for sale ever. But the opportunity is the partnership and what we can build together," Carney added. During the meeting, Trump acknowledged that it's "true" that some places aren't for sale. However, he did give Carney a parting shot: "Never say never." Canada was also one of the earliest targets of Trump's tariffs, after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada on March 4. Canada retaliated with its own 25% tariff on goods from the US. Several Canadian provinces have pulled US-made alcohol off their stores' shelves and stopped buying new products. On May 17, Canada's finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, said most of the country's tariffs on US goods are still in place. "To retaliate against U.S. tariffs, Canada launched largest-ever response — including $60B of tariffs on end-use goods. 70% of those tariffs are still in place," Champagne said in an X post.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Trump Says 'Golden Dome' Free For Canada If It Joins As 51st US State
Last Updated: Donald Trump made the unusual proposal in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. US President Donald Trump said that Canada could join his proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense system for free, but only if the country agreed to become the 51st US state. Otherwise, he asserted, participation would cost Canada $61 billion. Donald Trump, who has previously advocated for the United States' northern neighbor to join the union, announced the condition in a post on his Truth Social network. He said, 'I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State." Donald Trump added that Canada was 'considering the offer." There was no immediate response from Canadian officials to Donald Trump's latest remarks. What Is 'Golden Dome' System? Plans for the 'Golden Dome' system were first unveiled by Donald Trump last week as he said that it was a defense against a wide array of enemy weapons. At the time of its announcement, Donald Trump estimated the system would eventually cost around $175 billion and be operational by the end of his term in 2029. However, experts cautioned that the scheme faces significant technical and political hurdles, suggesting its actual cost could far exceed initial estimates. What Mark Carney Has Said On 'Golden Dome' Missile System? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously confirmed 'high level" talks between his country and the US regarding Canada's interest in joining the proposed missile system. Despite this, Ottawa has consistently and firmly rejected any proposals involving a loss of its sovereignty. Mark Carney, during a White House visit earlier this month, politely but firmly dismissed Donald Trump's calls for Canada to become part of the United States, stating his country was 'never for sale." US-Canada Relations Canada and the United States are long-standing allies and NATO members, collaborating on continental defense through the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). However, this latest proposal from Donald Trump appears poised to add to existing tensions between the two nations, which have previously flared over issues such as US tariffs on Canadian goods. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 28, 2025, 06:48 IST
