Trump Raises Concerns Over Canada's Arctic Vulnerability to Adversaries

Trump Raises Concerns Over Canada's Arctic Vulnerability to Adversaries

First seen 20 Jan 2026, 04:00 UTC NbcnewsSan 25.9

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President Donald Trump has increased his focus on Canada's Arctic vulnerability to Russia and China, prompting U.S. officials to engage in discussions with Ottawa about northern border defense. This shift in attention follows Trump's previous interest in acquiring Greenland, as he seeks to address perceived threats to the Western Hemisphere amid Canada's low defense spending.