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,

Canada previously agreed to purchase 88 F-35s two years ago, and has also made a legal commitment of funds for the first 16 aircraft. However, given the current relations between US and Canada, the Canadian PM has ordered to review the deal.

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.

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

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.