Trump announced plans to build the “golden dome” system. Calculate that It will cost about US $ 175 billion and will be operational at the end of his mandate, in 2029.
Experts claim that the project faces huge technical and political challengesand that could cost much more than estimated.
Trump declared that Canada is interested in joining the defense system.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that his country has held “high level” conversations on the subject.
However, Carney, courteous but firm, dismissed Trump’s calls for Canada to integrate the United States. The country “was never for sale”, He said during his visit to the White House earlier this month.
If not, being part of the system would cost Canada US $ 61 billion, said Trump, who insists that his northern neighbor becomes state number 51.
I told Canada, who wishes with all his strength to be part of our fabulous golden dome system, which will cost US $ 61 billion if they remain a separate, but unequal nation. But it won’t cost anything If they become our beloved state number 51. They are considering the offer! Trump published on his social truth network.
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Canada has not commented on these statements.
Both countries, NATO members, are partners in continental defense through the North America Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).