The United States and Finland have reached a deal for the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire up to 11 new icebreaker ships, a step intended to strengthen America's presence and security in the Arctic.Deal Critical Amid Russia, China’s InfluenceThe deal, announced by President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the White House on Thursday, is a strategic response to the escalating global competition in the Arctic region. Finland will construct the first four ships, with the remaining seven being ...