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news El Financiero 2026-05-19

US Pauses Continental Defense Pact with Canada Over Spending Concerns

The US has paused its participation in a continental defense body with Canada, citing a lack of credible defense spending commitments from Canada. This move strains bilateral relations amid existing trade and tariff disputes.


Trump ha acusado a Canadá y otros países de la OTAN de no gastar lo suficiente en defensa. <p>Estados Unidos pausará su participación en un órgano conjunto con Canadá para la defensa continental que se remonta a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, anunció el Pentágono este lunes, tras <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/enrique-quintana/2026/05/11/canada-el-socio-olvidado-hoy-necesario/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/enrique-quintana/2026/05/11/canada-...

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