Supporters of Canada’s F-35 purchase point to the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of contracts that Canadian companies have earned by supplying parts for the U.S. aircraft. That, in turn, has sustained or created Canadian aerospace jobs. But on Feb. 28, the National Post reported that Trump has told Lockheed Martin he wants those jobs back in the U.S. when the Canadian contracts come up for renewal.

During the 2015 election campaign, Justin Trudeau vowed his government would never purchase the F-35.

As prime minister, Trudeau continued to point out the Canadian military had no need for the F-35 and he blamed the Conservatives for agreeing to purchase a problem-plagued fighter jet. But, with the 2023 announcement, the Liberals not only committed to the acquisition, but also increased the number of jets to be bought to 88 from the 65 the Conservatives had wanted.

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        I mean in the moment the fascists in america have won and lewd the government, yes. I think we should however not forget that about the half of the americans oppose this. Maybe it’s not too late (yes i know, huge amount of hopium).

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      You really think anything Canada does is going to change the fascist’s minds? They want to take Canada. They’re going to try.

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        I mean if it really comes to war i atleast hope that the rest of NATO stands together but that would probably come down to ww3 so chances are they do not. That might also be what Drumpf speculates on.