US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 19, 2026Country: United States

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US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

The United States announced it will no longer participate in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada, accusing the country of failing to meet its defense commitments. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby stated that this decision aims to reassess the forum's benefits, highlighting a gap between rhetoric and reality. Relations between the two countries have strained since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in 2025.

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