The Globe and Mail: Trimming F-35 order could antagonize Trump as security and trade talks get under way: analysts

On Wednesday, Department of National Defence spokesman Alex Tétreault said the review of the F-35 purchase has begun, but he couldn‘t say when it might be concluded.

“Discussions are ongoing to establish the scope of the review to ensure it is efficient and thorough, and determine timelines for the completion,” he wrote.

Andrea Charron, director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said proceeding to trim the aircraft order could irritate Washington further.

“Using the F-35 as a bargaining chip could backfire badly,” she said.

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