‘Golden Dome missile defence system free for Canada if it joins US as 51st State,’ says Donald Trump | World News
US President Donald Trump has offered the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system for free to Canada, which had shown interest after the Republican leader announced it last week but added a rider that Ottawa can have it without paying any charge “if it becomes part of the US’ 51st State”.
President Trump unveiled the proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system which would be ready the end of his term, and he believes that it will be capable of countering “next generation” aerial threats against the US, including ballic and cruise missiles. The missile defence system program would cost nearly $175 billion.
Trump said ‘Golden Dome’ would cost Canada $61 billion if it remains a separate, independent country, however, it will be free of cost if it joins the United States as its 51st State.
President Trump announced the Golden Dome missile defense shield to protect the homeland from advanced missile threats.
Included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, this project aims to ensure American security. Congress must pass the bill and send it to the President’s desk. pic.twitter.com/U0gwZ9DNnV
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 21, 2025
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State.”
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Trump added in the post, “They are considering the offer!” which has made headlines since Trump has been repeatedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty urging to become a part of the US. On Tuesday, King Charles III took a jibe at the Trump adminration saying a “confident Canada” can “give themselves far more than any foreign power can ever take away.”
Canadian Prime Miner Mark Carney had steered clear of Trump’s proposal to join America and won the recently held elections in Canada through his tough stance to counter Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats. But Carney last week showed interest to be a part of the program and secure the ‘Golden Dome’ for Canada.
Canada’s Prime Miner’s Office had said Mark Carney and his miners were discussing a new security and economic relationship with the US.
