US, Finland Strike $6 Billion Icebreaker Deal

President Donald Trump meets with Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on Oct. 9, 2025. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced a joint deal to build icebreaker ships during a White House meeting for talks related to trade and security on Oct. 9. 

“We have a big order coming up ... and we negotiated a pretty tough price,” Trump said during the Oval Office gathering.