Kanada sucht Verteidigungsbeziehungen und befasst sich mit Europa, während die USA sich zurückziehen

Canada is seeking to strengthen its defense ties with Europe, particularly with Italy and the European Union, in response to concerns over the US’s defense commitments under President Donald Trump. Canada’s ambassador to Italy, Elissa Golberg, has written to Italian ministers to request support for a Canada-EU defense partnership, which would allow for joint procurement and collaboration on defense projects. The partnership could lead to Canada acquiring defense equipment, such as submarines and fighter jets, from European suppliers. Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has also ordered a review of the country’s deal to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the US, amid a reassessment of Canada’s reliance on the US. The potential partnership with Europe could provide Canada with alternative suppliers and create opportunities for Canadian companies to participate in the development of defense systems, leveraging the country’s reserves of critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium.