Canada, France Open Greenland Consulates Amid Trump's Control Push

• Canada and France establish new consulates in Greenland, signaling solidarity with Denmark and the Arctic island.
• The move comes as US President Donald Trump presses for greater American control over the strategically vital, mineral-rich territory.
• Ottawa and Paris assert their presence as a counter to Washington's 'Greenland Purchase' rhetoric, emphasizing Greenland as a strategic partner.
• Canada's consulate focuses on shared northern challenges, Inuit rights, and climate change, with France deepening scientific and economic ties.
• The diplomatic actions provide Greenland with alternative partners, reducing dependence on American interests and promoting a multilateral approach to Arctic security.