Wednesday, May 8, 2019

U.S. Says Canada's Claim Over Northwest Passage 'llegitimate,' Sparking Fresh War of Words


Global News: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has ignited a fresh war of words between the U.S. and Canada after calling Canada's claim to the Northwest Passage "illegitimate" during a speech at the Arctic Council in Finland on May 6. 

Pompeo offered that characterization during a wide-ranging speech in Finland today in which he also warned against China’s increased Arctic presence, saying it threatens North American security and could be harmful to the environment. 

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