The crisis between the United States and Canada seeps into military cooperation

An investigation by The Atlantic reveals that Trump's annexation threats are damaging trust between American and Canadian officers in NORAD, raising concerns among Canadian officers serving in the US, and affecting Canadian military procurement, including a review of the F-35 fighter jet purchase.

The crisis between the United States and Canada, following President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada, is seeping into military cooperation between the two countries. This emerges from an investigation published by The Atlantic magazine. According to the investigation, the tensions are damaging trust between American and Canadian officers, especially in the joint air defense command (NORAD). Canadian officers have begun expressing reluctance to accept senior positions in the US, and their families are afraid to visit them. The concerns have intensified following a presidential executive order by Trump in January 2025 that directed Northern Command to ensure border security. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be 'irresponsible' not to consider the possibility of a military confrontation. The impact is also evident in military procurement: Canada is reviewing its purchase of F-35 jets and has frozen the purchase of Black Hawk helicopters. Wayne Eyre, former Chief of the Defense Staff of Canada, said the US is harming itself by abandoning its alliance system.