Canada rebuffs Trump on Greenland sovereignty
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Moneycontrol17-01-2026, 15:37

Canada Rejects Trump's Greenland Bid, Backs Denmark and Arctic Sovereignty

  • Canadian PM Mark Carney reiterated Ottawa's firm backing for Greenland and Denmark, opposing US President Donald Trump's push for US control of the Arctic territory.
  • Carney emphasized Canada's solidarity with Denmark as a NATO ally, stating that the alliance's core principles and obligations under Article 5 and Article 2 are non-negotiable.
  • Discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping revealed alignment on Arctic sovereignty, with both leaders agreeing that Greenland must determine its own future.
  • Trump's claims of national security necessity for US control of Greenland and threats of tariffs have been firmly rejected by Greenland and Denmark, with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen warning of NATO's end.
  • Canada's defence policy flags Chinese and Russian Arctic ambitions, and Carney confirmed Canada has significantly strengthened its military presence in the region.

Why It Matters: Canada firmly supports Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty, rejecting US attempts to control the Arctic territory.

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