Trump announces project for 11 icebreakers with Finland

The United States plans to purchase 11 icebreakers from Finland, with construction to occur in both countries, President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the White House alongside Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb.

The president said that under the agreement, four of the ships would be built in Finland while seven would be built in the United States, helping to bolster US shipbuilding jobs and expertise. Last year, under the administration of president Joe Biden, the United States committed to working together with Canada and Finland on icebreaker construction, though no contracts were announced.