President Donald Trump agreed to a deal with Finland to commission the construction of four icebreaking ships, and the United States will build seven more domestically.
The construction of the seven icebreaking ships, key to Arctic operations with their ability to cut through formidable ice sheets, is expected to create thousands of jobs.
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Trump will sign the deal with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the White House on Thursday. The deal is expected to strengthen the U.S. presence in