A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered a review of the country’s contract with the US’s Lockheed Martin Corp for F-35 fighter jets, a new front in the dispute between the two sides in response to tariffs and expansionist rhetoric from President Donald Trump.

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed the defense ministry to review the F-35 fighter jet purchase agreement to ensure it is the best investment for the country. The contract, signed under Justin Trudeau's administration,

Portugal has also said it is reexamining a possible purchase of American F-35 combat planes. Read more at straitstimes.com.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.

Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.

Canada is reexamining its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter jets amid growing rancor over the Trump administration's tariffs on its northern neighbor and threats by President Donald Trump that it will become the 51st state.

Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious and escalating tensions with the Donald Trump administration.