President Trump proposed that Canada could be part of the Golden Dome missile defense system at the price of $61 billion unless it becomes the 51st state, which would incur no cost. The Golden Dome project aims to establish a missile defense network by placing interceptors in space, with a projected $175 billion cost. This announcement arrives amid strained US-Canada relations, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejecting Trump's offer, asserting that Canada is not for sale and advocating for a partnership instead.
Trump stated that Canada could join his Golden Dome missile defense system for $61 billion—or for 'zero dollars' if it becomes the US's 51st state.
The ambitious Golden Dome project aims to install missile interceptors in space, with plans for completion within three years or by the end of Trump's term.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly declared that Canada is 'not for sale,' rejecting Trump's proposal for statehood lightly calling it a misguided notion.
Carney emphasized the importance of partnership and collaboration over Trump's offer, asserting that Canada is not just a real estate deal.
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