Trudeau to consult Obama before restarting fighter competition

Canada’s new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, will consult U.S. President Barack Obama before embarking on a new fighter program for the country, an anonymous official told Bloomberg.

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The first opportunity for both to meet is at the Group of 20 meeting in Turkey this month.

Trudeau campaigned on the promise to cancel an order for 65 F-35As.

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