Cloud of crisis on the deal of f-35 fighter aircraft between ‘tariff war’ in Canada, America

The distance between Canada and America has been increasing since Donald Trump is sitting on the chair of President. Now the deal of F-35 fighter aircraft (US-Made F-35 Combat Planes) between the US and Canada has also been clouded. A spokesman for the Canadian Ministry of Defense told the AFP on Saturday that the US Made F-35 is reviewing a major purchase of fighter jets amidst the ongoing tension with the Trump administration. The announcement was made by Portugal two days after it was said that he too is re-examining the ‘Tariff War’ launched by President Donald Trump and his growing international anger on his unstable support for the Atlantic alliance.

Canada looking for option …

Trump disturbed the neighbor by putting 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products before Trump agreed to suspend the fee on Canadian exports under the North American Trade Agreement. Not only this, he has provoked the people of Canada by giving suggestions that their country becomes 51st American state. In his first official working day after taking over on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the Ministry of Defense, “It should be determined whether the F-35 deal, as is currently, is the best investment for Canada … Is there other options that can fulfill the needs of Canada?” This has been said in the email sent by Ministry spokesman Laurant de Casanov.

How many F-35 aircraft are buying Canada from America

In January 2023, the Canadian government signed a total of 19 billion Canadian ($ 13.2 billion) with legendary US defense company Lockheed Martin to buy 88, F-35 aircraft. It has already paid for the first consignment of 16 aircraft, which is going to be delivered earlier next year. The deal has not been canceled, but the statement said, “We need to do our homework in view of the changing environment, and ensure that the contract is in the best interest of Canadian and Canadian armed forces in its current form.”

What did the Defense Minister of Portugal say?

At the same time, Portugal on Thursday indicated that it is reviewing both American F-35 and European aircraft, as he is thinking of changing the old F-16 aircraft of his Air Force. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo on Thursday raised options in an interview to the ‘Dainik Publico’ newspaper, which mentioned the “prediction of our colleagues” and “in the context of NATO and the recent position of the United States at the level of international geopolitical policy”. Actually, US President Trump has made it clear that he is not in the mood to bear the entire expenses of NATO. In such a situation, questions are also being raised on the future of NATO. At the same time, the countries involved in NATO have also been forced to consider their relations and agreements with America afresh.