US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The United States has suspended its participation in a joint defense board with Canada, citing concerns over Canada's defense commitments. This decision reflects growing tensions between the two nations, particularly under the Trump administration. The board, which dates back to World War II, has been a key forum for regional security discussions.
- ▪The US Undersecretary of Defense announced the halt of involvement in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense.
- ▪Relations between the US and Canada have deteriorated since Trump returned to office in 2025.
- ▪Canada has committed to increasing its defense spending to 5 percent of its GDP, with a focus on core military capabilities.
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News|Donald TrumpUS suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War IIThe Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2025 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026The United States has said it will not take part in a joint board for continental defence with Canada, depicting the country as failing to live up to its defence obligations.On Monday, US Undersecretary of…
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