America’s F-35 is stealthy in combat but lights up the radar in Trump’s trade war

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• Swiss lawmakers are calling for the government to cancel a $9.1 billion order for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter, after President Donald Trump hit Switzerland with a 39% tariff. Earlier this week, Spain’s government ruled out buying the F-35 in favor of a European fighter. Meanwhile, Canada and Portugal have also expressed second thoughts about the U.S.-made jet.

Countries seeking to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s tariffs or security policies have made the F-35 stealth fighter a ripe target.