Is Canada on the verge of a game-changing decision that could reshape North American defense and trade? In this video, we explore how Canada, fed up with President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and mounting tensions post-NAFTA, is considering canceling its $13 billion F-35 fighter jet deal with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is eyeing European aircraft alternatives like the Gripen, Rafale, or Eurofighter Typhoon, and this move could create ripple effects in NATO alliances, Arctic strategy, and North American trade relations.
00:00 – Introduction: “Enough Is Enough” from Canada
01:22 – Background: Tariffs, Trade Pressures & Energy Disputes
03:56 – The F-35 Deal in Jeopardy
06:45 – Carney’s Stand: “Sovereignty vs. Pressure”
09:10 – U.S. Reactions & Possible Sanctions
11:40 – European Fighter Jet Alternatives
14:05 – The Cost of a Mixed Fleet: Logistical Challenges
16:20 – Potential Fallout for North American Defense
19:00 – Canadian Public Opinion & Economic Concerns
21:35 – Final Thoughts: Is This a Strategic Pivot?
With trade tensions at an all-time high, will Canada really part ways with a key U.S. defense project? Could this be a turning point for Canada’s defense strategy, potentially bringing it closer to Europe? Join us as we break down the complexities behind this unfolding standoff, the possible consequences for both countries, and why Prime Minister Carney believes it’s worth the risk.
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00:00 – Introduction: “Enough Is Enough” from Canada
01:22 – Background: Tariffs, Trade Pressures & Energy Disputes
03:56 – The F-35 Deal in Jeopardy
06:45 – Carney’s Stand: “Sovereignty vs. Pressure”
09:10 – U.S. Reactions & Possible Sanctions
11:40 – European Fighter Jet Alternatives
14:05 – The Cost of a Mixed Fleet: Logistical Challenges
16:20 – Potential Fallout for North American Defense
19:00 – Canadian Public Opinion & Economic Concerns
21:35 – Final Thoughts: Is This a Strategic Pivot?
With trade tensions at an all-time high, will Canada really part ways with a key U.S. defense project? Could this be a turning point for Canada’s defense strategy, potentially bringing it closer to Europe? Join us as we break down the complexities behind this unfolding standoff, the possible consequences for both countries, and why Prime Minister Carney believes it’s worth the risk.
If you enjoyed this analysis and want to stay updated on major geopolitical and defense developments, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Your support helps us continue delivering insightful content!
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00:00Canada is striking back with its own tariff measures in Trump's trade war that it's launched. He has launched against the world
00:08Repeated Trump statement by saying that Canada would be economically better off as a 51st state. It's crazy in English
00:16His point is crazy
00:18That's it. Prime Minister
00:19Mark Carney has directed the Defense Ministry to review a 13.2 billion dollar f-35 fighter jet deal signed with the US
00:31Canada's cry of enough is enough has been one of the most talked about topics in the Northern Hemisphere in recent days
00:38The country is fed up with United States President Donald Trump's tariff moves
00:43Post North American free trade agreement trade pressures and energy disputes and now we move to a completely different dimension
00:52Canada is preparing to suspend its 13 billion dollar f-35 fighter jet deal
00:58This has triggered a new round of tensions between Washington and Ottawa, but why is Canada taking such a huge decision?
01:05What does it mean to turn to Europe?
01:07Let's take a closer look at what is happening. Canada has long been cornered by the Trump administration's tough trade policies
01:15Tariffs on steel and aluminum have hit the country's strongest exports
01:19then Trump's new outbursts sparked debates on everything from dairy to forest products as if all this was not enough now
01:27The United States Canada defense cooperation is cracking the Canadian Defense Ministry was planning to buy 88
01:35F-35 lightning to fighter jets from the United States
01:39But the fate of this deal is now in doubt
01:42Trump's refusal to back down on his tariff policies is crippling the f-35 project Canadian officials
01:48Say the recently discussed question of whether to switch to European made fighter jets is gaining seriousness
01:55This means that Canada may follow a different path even in transatlantic alliances on March 10
02:022025
02:03Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an official statement
02:07Our country's strategic interests will never be shaped by unilateral pressure or threats these words
02:14We didn't ask for this fight
02:16We didn't ask for this fight
02:18Were interpreted as a very harsh signal for those wondering about the future of the f-35 project
02:24Although there was no direct reaction from the Washington administration
02:28after Carney's statement some American sources started to circulate rumors that
02:34Different sanctions may be on the agenda if Canada does not step back
02:39Prime Minister Carney is known for his meticulous analysis of economic data as a former central bank governor
02:46Although the cost of shelving a giant defense project like the f-35 would be high
02:52There are signs that Carney is determined enough to take the risk on March 12
02:572025 in a meeting at the Canadian Defense Ministry building which received limited press coverage
03:03Carney reportedly agreed that withdrawal from the project is inevitable unless some guarantees are offered
03:10Ottawa is considering possible alternatives to Lockheed Martin's
03:1419 billion Canadian dollars about 13.2 billion dollars purchase of the fifth-generation jet fighter
03:22Defense Minister Bill Blair said hours after being reappointed by new Prime Minister Mark Carney
03:29Lockheed Martin said on Saturday that it valued its partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force
03:34But that questions about f-35 procurement were best handled by the United States and Canadian governments
03:41However Blair's remarks suggest that the first batch of f-35s could be accepted
03:46But the rest of the fleet could be made up of European aircraft such as the Swedish built Saab Gripen
03:53Flying a mixed fleet of fighter jets on the other hand has long been opposed by the Air Force
03:59Which would require two different training regimes?
04:02Separate hangars and infrastructure and a different supply chain a much more costly prospect
04:08Canada is actively exploring potential alternatives to the United States built
04:13F-35 stealth fighter and will be in discussions with rival aircraft
04:18Manufacturers said Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair while this may seem like a weapons project
04:24What lies underneath is the balance of power in North America and Canada's quest to protect its own interests?
04:31Defense partnerships are meaningful as long as they are based on mutual trust and respect
04:36Carney said in his official statement dated March 10 and
04:402025
04:41implicitly criticizing the American side
04:44Canada's resentment against the United States has been building especially over the last few years due to trade disputes
04:51Tariffs and strategic moves the outbreak of this accumulation over the f-35 project
04:58justifies experts who say
05:00Tensions were inevitable
05:02Some American news channels have commented that Canada's military capacity could suffer serious weakness without the f-35
05:10however, some people close to the Ottawa administration said the resources we have poured into this project for years will not be
05:18Wasted we can move forward with European alternatives or domestic defense initiatives
05:24The Carney government's failure to present a public strategy on this issue
05:28Raises the question. Is there a secret plan in the works?
05:33concepts such as sovereignty and
05:35Self-determination which Prime Minister Carney frequently mentions in his statements are read as signs that Canada has darkened its eyes this time
05:44According to leaks from the Prime Minister's office
05:46If the United States does not take the expected steps on tariffs and other economic restrictions
05:52Ottawa is ready to talk not only about canceling the f-35
05:56But also about moving independently from the United States in many areas
06:02This is where the ongoing negotiations with Europe become important on March 5
06:082025 the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement saying that new cooperation
06:14Opportunities are being discussed with our partners on the other side of the Atlantic the talks which are being held behind closed doors
06:21with some European defense companies and
06:25Government representatives involve next-generation aircraft and integrated defense systems
06:31Possibly as an alternative to the f-35 the extent of these contacts has not yet been made public
06:37But it is clear that Canada wants to translate its anger at the United States into practical steps
06:44Some American senators close to Trump have said that Canada's economic interests depend on the United States market
06:50That's why Ottawa is being dragged into an unnecessary adventure
06:54The Carney government's response was not delayed on March the 7th
06:592025 the Department of Defense issued a brief bulletin stating that Canada's economy is built on diversity and strong financial
07:07foundations
07:08Sovereignty and independence Trump commercial pressures this response shows that Ottawa has no intention of backing down in the process
07:16leading up to the f-35
07:19Cancellation apart from the f-35 project. There is also talk of projects that Canada can carry out
07:25independently or with European partners in
07:29cybersecurity and artificial intelligence based defense systems on March 6
07:352025 a report titled risks of foreign dependence in next-generation
07:40Technologies was allegedly presented at a session held at the Ministry of Defense
07:44One of the most talked about details in the lobbies is that the report includes the note
07:49Dependence on a single country may lead to strategic dilemmas in the long term
07:54This shows that the Carney government instead of appearing sympathetic to the United States is preparing B and C plans in every field
08:02Trump's America first policy has repeatedly irritated neighboring Canada sometimes in agricultural products
08:09Sometimes in the energy sector
08:12Sometimes in automotive parts. The Ottawa administration has repeatedly expressed its reaction
08:18We are the largest trading partner of the United States, but they treat us like a threat despite intensive negotiations
08:25between the parties in
08:262024 and early
08:292025 no agreement on tariffs was reached in addition
08:33Canada is uncomfortable with the changing national defense priorities of the United States
08:39Everything had already piled up until the f-35 issue the two so-called friends and allies are playing diplomatic chess
08:47While Trump is pushing Ottawa by saying I will withdraw the customs exemptions. We have granted
08:54Canada is showing the we will retaliate card now threatening to cancel the f-35
09:00Deal is one of the biggest moves in this chess game
09:03Although some say there is such a supply chain of parts this cancellation will hit Canada as well
09:09Ottawa seems confident in its decision. So why is the f-35 so important the f-35?
09:16Lightning 2 is one of the world's most advanced fifth generation fighter jets
09:21It was developed under the leadership of the United States with the participation of many allies
09:27Canada was a participant from the very beginning. There was even talk of producing some parts in Canada
09:33defense experts say the f-35 is one of the most
09:37groundbreaking aircraft of the 21st century with advantages such as no radar in the air and advanced sensors and
09:45network connectivity
09:47Therefore withdrawing from this project will force the Canadian Air Force to look for alternatives in the long term
09:53The modernization of Canada's fighter fleet was essential the cold climate vast
09:59Geography and proximity to the Arctic region all contribute to the need for a new generation fighter the f-35
10:06Although expensive and difficult to maintain has been called cutting-edge technology
10:12Now the decision to cancel it raises concerns about whether Canada will be deprived of this technology
10:18Yet Ottawa seems to have taken this concern in stride as it asks
10:22Does it make sense to give billions of dollars when Trump is treating us like this the European option Eurofighter?
10:29Gripen or Rafale there has been serious talk of Canada turning to European solutions to replace the f-35
10:37Options such as the Eurofighter typhoon the Swedish Gripen or the French Dassault Rafale are on the table
10:45These jets may not be as advanced as the f-35 stealth technology
10:51But they still offer significant capabilities in modern air combat
10:56Moreover defense cooperation with Europe could mean pursuing a course independent of the Trump administration
11:02So rapprochement with Europe how realistic if Canada opts for aircraft like the Eurofighter Gripen or Rafale
11:10Defense cooperation with Europe would be strengthened. This could perhaps lead to a new framework agreement with the European Union
11:17Germany and France in particular might like the idea of the support of a country like Canada in the transatlantic axis
11:25Even if this move triggers different dynamics within North Atlantic Treaty Organization
11:30It could be a step that Trump haters could support after all Europe has also had many tensions with the Trump
11:37Administration if we cannot get along with the United States
11:41Why should we not cooperate with Europe on military technology Canadian officials wonder?
11:47Of course, this could be a difficult transition in terms of logistics and procurement
11:53Integration into the f-35 program was not easy
11:56But at least there was a United States Canadian logistics pipeline if the Eurofighter or Rafale is chosen
12:03It may require a huge investment in pilot training
12:06spare parts
12:07maintenance infrastructure
12:09Etc, which would be directed towards Europe
12:12But Canada might be willing to pay the price if the prevailing view is that it is worth the sacrifice
12:17Rather than be subjected to Trump's constant imposition of policies on the business side major corporations and lobbies
12:25Worried about burning bridges with the United States are calling on Ottawa to find a balanced solution
12:32Nevertheless Carney has put a stop to these calls by saying we cannot compromise on strategic issues on the grounds of
12:39Economic dependence as one senior bureaucrat put it on March 9
12:452025
12:46Defense and foreign policy must be discussed on a more substantive basis than short-term profit calculations
12:53This approach suggests that the Carney administration sees things through a completely different lens
12:59Leaks from the Carney government suggest that there are preparations to develop projects to stop our own brain drain if we give up the
13:07f-35
13:08particularly in the aerospace industry
13:11Canadian engineers are said to be seeking support to take part in new projects
13:15It is unclear whether these projects will attract investment from Europe or Asia
13:21Nevertheless Carney's mention of the goal of creating our own national aerospace industry
13:27Suggests that the cancellation is not just a reaction to tensions
13:31But part of a larger strategic plan it remains to be seen how this escalation against the United States
13:37Will affect the balance in the Arctic
13:39Melting glaciers and the opening of new sea routes in recent years have turned this region into a field of competition
13:47between great powers
13:49Canada says this is a natural extension of our territory while the United States argues
13:54We should work together on international transit this dispute is already feeding many micro level disagreements a
14:02drastic move like the cancellation of the
14:04F-35 could also deal a blow to the so-called
14:08cooperation in the North projects
14:10even if Canada withdraws from the
14:13F-35 project the United States military presence in the region will continue if the problems grow
14:19Canada will suffer the most some argue the Carney camp on the other hand seems to adopt the slogan
14:25Let's get along with the United States, but let's not compromise our own interests
14:30However, Washington's you're either with us or you are not approach makes it difficult to find a middle ground
14:37It remains to be seen whether this deadlock can be resolved with European support or whether it will become even more complicated
14:45According to some opinion polls the majority of Canadians are in favor of an independent defense policy
14:51But fear a break in trade ties with the United States
14:54It is precisely on this dilemma that the Carney government is reasoning
14:58It is both strengthening the rhetoric emphasizing independence and avoiding the we are cutting all ties
15:04Narrative that could panic the public this complex balance suggests that the f-35 issue could take on a new dimension
15:12At any moment according to media reports
15:16prototype drafts of defense agreements with
15:18European countries are being worked on although French and German companies are frequently mentioned
15:24Canada has not yet publicly announced which companies it might deal with and with what kind of deals only the foreign minister's statement on
15:32March 5
15:342025 stated that we will address our defense needs within the framework of a common vision this ambiguity
15:41Reinforces the view in the United States that Canada may be bleeding with its European friends
15:47Carney's statement that the rules of the old world no longer apply
15:51Shows that this showdown goes beyond a mere cancellation of an agreement as new power centers are emerging in different parts of the world
15:59Canada is trying to position itself in this game
16:02While the United States is still seen as the greatest military and economic power
16:07The imposing approach of the Trump school may be pushing even close allies to seek alternatives
16:13Canada's moves are seen as a concrete example of this trend
16:17What will Trump's reaction be when Trump hears the news that Canada is cancelling the f-35 deal?
16:23He is likely to react harshly on social media platforms
16:27Statements such as if Canada does this
16:30Sanctions will be severe. They will pay a price can be expected
16:34There are defense industry circles in the United States who say if Canada does not buy them
16:40We will find new buyers and there will be no problem in the f-35 market
16:45But United States defense companies do not take the loss of a close and rich buyer like Canada lightly
16:51Billions of dollars of contracts are at stake on the Lockheed Martin front
16:56Statements such as we are in shock may come in addition
17:01Canada's plan to move towards European aircraft may also affect the transatlantic economic balance
17:07Some American senators might say if Canada does this let's not give them an advantage in the trade partnership
17:13If this escalates the trade war it could lead to resolutions such as let us raise tariffs penalize steel, etc
17:20It could turn into a diplomatic crisis that escalates step by step
17:25What is the public support and political background in Canada?
17:29Public opinion polls in Canada show that the majority of people in Canada say let us stand more firmly against Trump's aggressive stance
17:37Therefore even if the government brings the f-35 cancellation to the agenda
17:42It may not draw a big reaction on the contrary a stance that says we are protecting our national honor
17:49We are not bowing down to Trump may find support of course historical ties with the United States worry
17:56Everyone economic relations border crossings tourism
18:00There are many dimensions, but the idea that Trump is always threatening
18:04So let us respond is dominant this decision seems to be supported especially by people living in the provinces of
18:11Ontario and Quebec that is in the industrialized regions with large populations
18:17This is because Trump's steel aluminum tariffs hit Ontario the hardest
18:23Quebec's agricultural products also face tariffs in the United States market
18:28This audience finds the approach of if that's the case. We do not buy United States airplanes fair
18:34There is a kind of retaliation perception in some the possibility of Canada cancelling the 13 billion dollar
18:42F-35 deal could cause a diplomatic earthquake between Washington and Ottawa
18:47Already strained by Trump's tariffs this move will further harden relations if Trump is saying there will be a price
18:54Canada is saying are we always going to pay the big price the idea of defense rapprochement with Europe could change the transatlantic balance
19:01What do you think about this is Canada really going to shake the United States with such a drastic decision?
19:07Or is it just trying to strengthen its hand in the bargain?
19:11What do you think is Canada really on the verge of a giant transformation or are the moves just a bargaining chip
19:18Will Canada's economy falter if Trump raises tariffs in retaliation or can it make up the shortfall with deals with Europe?
19:26Could a pivot to Europe be a strategic pivot for Canada?
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