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Welcome to another episode of the reality check where we break down political claims analyze policies and separate fact from fiction I'm your host J. Andre Faust and today we're diving into Donald Trump's latest claims his assertions that the United States spends up to $200 billion a year to protect Canada is this true let's analyze it Donald Trump has has been in the headlines almost daily since his inauguration often making bold and at times exotic claims one of his most recent assertions is that the United
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States spends $200 billion annually to defend Canada however this figure is both inaccurate and misleading let's break it down Trump has a history of exaggerating numbers particularly concerning trade deficits at times he has claimed that the US has a 2 200 billion trade deficit with Canada despite evidence showing the US often runs a trade surplus when it comes to defense the US defense budget is approximately 916 billion per year covering global Military operation the key word here is global Military operation not just the defense of Canada
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the amount allocated specifically to Continental defense including nored North American Aerospace Defense command is only a fraction of this total NORAD established in 1958 is a bational military command where both Canada and United States share responsibilities and costs for Aerospace defense of North America this partnership ensures Mutual protection rather than one-sided financial support Canada's defense contributions include a $40 billion investment over 20 years to modernize NORAD the purchase of 88 F35
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fighter jets to enhance its air defense capabilities NATO's commitments while NATO recommends members spend 2% of GDP on defense Canada spends around 1.37% below the target but not a requirement plans to increase spending to 1.7% of GDP by 2030 Trump's claims ignores the fact that Canada actively invests in its own military and defense Partnerships to further assess Trump's claims let's look at the US military aid to Israel and Ukraine neither country directly pays the US for Military Support despite Trump's
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implication about NATO members not paying their fair share Israel the US provides $3.8 billion annually through the foreign military financing otherwise known as the FMF program a part of a 10-year agreement between 2016 and 2026 unlike other countries Israel can use some of this funding to develop its own military industry the Ukraine since Russia's 22 Invasion the United States have provided over 10 billion in military aid including weapons ammunition and training this Aid is approved by Congress and is not part of the pre-plan
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funding agreement this highlights a key distinction NATO members invest in their own defense while Israel and Ukraine receive us military funding without direct Financial reimbursement does the US provide military protection for Canada Beyond NORAD let's examine the facts joint air defense NORAD Canada and the United States Monitor and defend North American airspace together Canada contributes military personnel operates raadar stations in the Arctic and shares intelligence military train training exercises Camp Gagetown New Brunswick a
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major training ground for Canadian and Allied Forces where US troops train for cold weather and urban Warfare Arctic training the Canadian Armed Forces train US troops in Arctic survival due to Canada's extreme climate expertise joint Naval operations the US and Canada cooperate on naval missions in the Atlantic and Pacific importantly the US does not have permanent military bases in Canada the relationship is cooperative not dependent Trump's narrative suggests Canada is ring on US military support but the reality is
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quite different the US benefits from norid by using Canadian airspace and radar stations to monitor threats from Russia and China the US would defend Canada regard of nored due to strategic importance Canada maintains a strong defense at a fraction of the cost thanks to Shared responsibilities Canada's Global reputation is a peacekeeping nation contrast with the United States more aggressive military stand so does Canada rely on the US for defense in the way Trump's suggest the answer is a resounding no can Canada funds its own
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military and shares responsibility through NORAD the US benefits such as much if not more from the agreement Trump's claim of $200 billion spent on Canadian defense is completely unsupported by facts and with that we wrap up today's episode of the reality checks thanks for tuning in until next time this is J. Andre Faust take care
Welcome to another episode of the reality check where we break down political claims analyze policies and separate fact from fiction I'm your host J. Andre Faust and today we're diving into Donald Trump's latest claims his assertions that the United States spends up to $200 billion a year to protect Canada is this true let's analyze it Donald Trump has has been in the headlines almost daily since his inauguration often making bold and at times exotic claims one of his most recent assertions is that the United
00:42
States spends $200 billion annually to defend Canada however this figure is both inaccurate and misleading let's break it down Trump has a history of exaggerating numbers particularly concerning trade deficits at times he has claimed that the US has a 2 200 billion trade deficit with Canada despite evidence showing the US often runs a trade surplus when it comes to defense the US defense budget is approximately 916 billion per year covering global Military operation the key word here is global Military operation not just the defense of Canada
01:28
the amount allocated specifically to Continental defense including nored North American Aerospace Defense command is only a fraction of this total NORAD established in 1958 is a bational military command where both Canada and United States share responsibilities and costs for Aerospace defense of North America this partnership ensures Mutual protection rather than one-sided financial support Canada's defense contributions include a $40 billion investment over 20 years to modernize NORAD the purchase of 88 F35
02:11
fighter jets to enhance its air defense capabilities NATO's commitments while NATO recommends members spend 2% of GDP on defense Canada spends around 1.37% below the target but not a requirement plans to increase spending to 1.7% of GDP by 2030 Trump's claims ignores the fact that Canada actively invests in its own military and defense Partnerships to further assess Trump's claims let's look at the US military aid to Israel and Ukraine neither country directly pays the US for Military Support despite Trump's
03:01
implication about NATO members not paying their fair share Israel the US provides $3.8 billion annually through the foreign military financing otherwise known as the FMF program a part of a 10-year agreement between 2016 and 2026 unlike other countries Israel can use some of this funding to develop its own military industry the Ukraine since Russia's 22 Invasion the United States have provided over 10 billion in military aid including weapons ammunition and training this Aid is approved by Congress and is not part of the pre-plan
03:49
funding agreement this highlights a key distinction NATO members invest in their own defense while Israel and Ukraine receive us military funding without direct Financial reimbursement does the US provide military protection for Canada Beyond NORAD let's examine the facts joint air defense NORAD Canada and the United States Monitor and defend North American airspace together Canada contributes military personnel operates raadar stations in the Arctic and shares intelligence military train training exercises Camp Gagetown New Brunswick a
04:33
major training ground for Canadian and Allied Forces where US troops train for cold weather and urban Warfare Arctic training the Canadian Armed Forces train US troops in Arctic survival due to Canada's extreme climate expertise joint Naval operations the US and Canada cooperate on naval missions in the Atlantic and Pacific importantly the US does not have permanent military bases in Canada the relationship is cooperative not dependent Trump's narrative suggests Canada is ring on US military support but the reality is
05:18
quite different the US benefits from norid by using Canadian airspace and radar stations to monitor threats from Russia and China the US would defend Canada regard of nored due to strategic importance Canada maintains a strong defense at a fraction of the cost thanks to Shared responsibilities Canada's Global reputation is a peacekeeping nation contrast with the United States more aggressive military stand so does Canada rely on the US for defense in the way Trump's suggest the answer is a resounding no can Canada funds its own
06:01
military and shares responsibility through NORAD the US benefits such as much if not more from the agreement Trump's claim of $200 billion spent on Canadian defense is completely unsupported by facts and with that we wrap up today's episode of the reality checks thanks for tuning in until next time this is J. Andre Faust take care
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