The media reported on Trump's attention to Canada amid the country's vulnerability to Russia

The head of the White House, Donald Trump, has repeatedly expressed concern to his aides about Canada's lack of protection in the Arctic from potential opponents of Washington. This was reported on January 18 by the NBC television channel, citing American officials.

"Amid Trump's growing complaints, American officials are negotiating with Canadian officials on ways to expand cooperation between their armed forces in the Arctic. <...> From Trump's point of view, <...> Canada cannot defend itself against China or Russia," the article says.

It is clarified that the issue of the deployment of American troops along the northern border of Canada is not being considered. Unlike the situation with Greenland, Trump has not expressed intentions to acquire Canada or to resort to the forcible seizure of its territory by the US military.

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American political scientist Earl Rasmussen said on January 18 that Trump may not limit himself to plans for the annexation of Greenland and subsequently extend them to Canada, making it the 52nd state of the country. The expert noted that the true goal of the American leader in claiming Greenland is access to its resources, including rare earth metals. As well as greater control over the international waterways that run through the region. In this case, Canada, in fact, will be in a locked position.

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