Ottawa’s F-35 acquisition is proceeding—cautiously. Canada is contractually committed to 16 jets and prepping bases, training, and infrastructure for early deliveries, even as a government review weighs whether to buy the remaining 72.

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada wasn’t leaving anything to chance when he was packing for his visit to Washington this week — including, apparently, his neckwear.

Carney's second visit to the White House comes ahead of a review next year of the free trade agreement, which is critical to Canada's economy.

Trump had previously threatened Canada, saying Canada’s announcement “will make it very hard” for the United States to reach a trade agreement with its northern neighbor.

Canada will maintain restrictions on non-essential travel with the United States until the coronavirus outbreak in both nations is much less serious, a senior government official said on Friday.