Canada's Carney Opposes US Tariffs Over Greenland, Warns of Global Rupture

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News18•21-01-2026, 07:09
Canada's Carney Opposes US Tariffs Over Greenland, Warns of Global Rupture
- •Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney strongly opposed US tariffs linked to Greenland, asserting support for Greenland and Denmark’s sovereign rights.
- •Carney warned that major powers are using economic integration as a weapon, signaling a "rupture, not a transition" in the global order.
- •He criticized the US for linking tariffs on European allies to its desire to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.
- •Carney stated that the post-war rules-based international system, while imperfect, provided global benefits, but "That bargain no longer works."
- •Canada will pursue ambitious cooperation and diversified partnerships to adapt to the new geopolitical reality, rather than building higher walls.
Why It Matters: Canada opposes US tariffs on Greenland, warning that economic coercion signals a fundamental rupture in the global order.
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