Canadian PM Mark Carney Backs Greenland Amid Trump's Threats, Reaffirms NATO Alliance

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News18•17-01-2026, 07:58
Canadian PM Mark Carney Backs Greenland Amid Trump's Threats, Reaffirms NATO Alliance
- •Canadian PM Mark Carney reaffirmed full support for Greenland and Denmark against US President Donald Trump's suggestions of taking over the Arctic territory.
- •Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to Denmark as a NATO ally, highlighting non-negotiable collective defence principles under Article 5 and Article 2.
- •He discussed Greenland's sovereignty with Chinese President Xi Jinping, finding alignment on the right of Greenlanders and Denmark to decide their future.
- •Trump escalated rhetoric, suggesting tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland plans, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed purchasing the island.
- •Canada's defence policy flags Chinese and Russian Arctic ambitions; Carney noted bolstered Canadian military presence in the region.
Why It Matters: Canadian PM Mark Carney supports Greenland's sovereignty against Trump's threats, reinforcing NATO ties and Arctic defence.
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