BANFF, Canada — President Donald Trump upped the price tag for Canada to be protected by his highly anticipated Golden Dome missile defense project as the two countries simultaneously negotiate a trade deal to mitigate the worst of Trump’s tariffs.
The Golden Dome presents Canada with an opportunity to, in the words of one expert, “prove” itself to the United States after months of tensions because of Trump’s rhetoric and economic pressure. However, there are also political costs, including a lack of clarity regarding the project.
Trump announced the new $71 billion price for Canada to be covered by his Golden Dome late Monday en route back to Washington after leaving the G7 summit in Canada early to address the latest Middle East conflict. The defense
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