Canada rejects Trump’s $61B Golden Dome deal tied to U.S. statehood, reaffirms it remains a sovereign nation in ongoing defense talks.
Canada Dismisses Trump’s Statehood Pitch in Golden Dome Missile Shield Talks
In a striking political message on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Canada could join the United States’ new Golden Dome missile defense system—free of cost—if it were to become America’s 51st state. Otherwise, he stated, the participation price tag would be US$61 billion.
PMO Reaffirms Canada’s Independence
In response, the Prime Minister’s Office firmly rejected any implication of political integration with the U.S., reiterating Canada’s sovereign identity.
“The prime minister has been clear at every opportunity, including in his conversations with President Trump, that Canada is an independent, sovereign nation, and it will remain one,” the statement to CTV News read.
The statement came shortly after King Charles III opened Parliament, reinforcing national pride by describing Canada as “the true north, strong and free.” He further emphasized evolving economic and security ties between the two sovereign nations.
Golden Dome Raises Strategic and Political Questions
Unveiled by Trump in a recent press conference, the Golden Dome system promises high-tech missile interception capabilities, potentially countering threats from across the globe—including space. The complete U.S. investment in the system is estimated at US$175 billion.
Trump claimed Canada had expressed interest and was in discussions over pricing. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed ongoing deliberations, calling the system a matter of “military decisions,” while refraining from committing to costs.
“It’s something that we are looking at,” Carney said. “But I’m not sure one negotiates on this. We will evaluate it accordingly.”
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