Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say

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3. REally perhaps they will get hit with tariffs..

Whom does he plan to sell to. Canada canceled their F-35 orders and are going with the euro fighter.


Trumps anti-Nato isn't good for sales.
https://www.defenseone.com/business/2025/03/trumps-anti-nato-turn-could-sink-f-35-sales/403720/

Portugal rules out F-35 purchase over concerns about U.S. reliability
https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/lockheed-martin/portugal-cancels-f-35-purchase-over-concerns-about-u-s-reliability/

"DOD plans to fly the F-35 less than originally estimated, partly because of reliability issues with the aircraft," GAO found. "The F-35's ability to perform its mission has also trended downward over the past 5 years."

The U.S. could "degrade" allies' F-35s, Decker added, "by withholding spare parts, canceling services, and blocking software updates delivered by U.S. cloud-based software systems."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/allies-cancel-orders-f-35s-184145829.html]

The US needs some suckers to buy the problem jets to recoup billions of dollars spent . The allies are figuring they will go elsewhere.