Canada will review the purchase of American F-35 warriors

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said the country’s plan to negotiate with various warriors manufacturers to leave the American F-35 “considering the change in circumstances.” On Saturday, March 15, CBC News reported.

“This is the fighter that our military forces defined as a platform they need, but let’s also consider other successors -it is necessary that all fighters are f -35,” Blair said.

The Canadian broadcaster note that the country has provided funds for the first 16 aircraft aircraft, which should be delivered at the beginning of next year. At the same time, Blair suggests that the first F-35 can be accepted, and the rest of the Armada consists of aircraft by European suppliers, such as Swedish Saab GriPen, which took place in the second place in the competition.

“The Prime Minister asked me to study these issues,” Blair said.

Journalists note that in -Canada people there is a wide support for the idea of ​​refusing to buy an American aircraft worth $ 19 billion. However, journalists note that if Canada does not fulfill the entire purchase, then penalties are given under the contract. How much exit from the contract remains misunderstood.

In June 2023, after many years of delay, the Canadian government signed a contract with American Defense Lockheed Martin for the purchase of 88 F-35 warriors.

Remember, on March 4, Trump’s new duties of 25% for goods from Mexico and Canada have implemented, as well as doubling duties to Chinese goods up to 20%. In response, China and Canada introduced duties to American goods.

After that, Donald Trump decided to double duties – up to 50% – for importing iron and aluminum from Canada. He also threatened to neglect a Canadian automotic industry.