Trump Believes Canada Cannot Protect Its Borders

According to NBC News, U.S. President Trump has increasingly discussed Canada’s Arctic vulnerability to Russia and China in private conversations. Sources indicate that in these discussions, the president has focused on Canada as another target in the Western Hemisphere, pointing out its susceptibility to "adversaries."

Specifically, Trump has expressed concerns that he believes Canada is not capable of adequately protecting its northern borders from potential incursions by Russia or China.