Greenlanders Rally Against Trump's Takeover Threat: 'Greenland Not For Sale'

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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 11:28
Greenlanders Rally Against Trump's Takeover Threat: 'Greenland Not For Sale'
- •Thousands of Greenlanders protested US President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire the Arctic territory, with a mass rally in the capital Nuuk.
- •Demonstrators in Nuuk waved flags, carried 'Greenland is not for sale' placards, and marched to the US Consulate, marking the island's largest demonstration.
- •The protests intensified after Trump announced a 10% import tariff on goods from Denmark and other European countries opposing US claims over Greenland.
- •Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen joined the march, with solidarity rallies also held in other Greenlandic towns and Copenhagen.
- •Protesters emphasized their sovereignty, stating, 'We are not American, and we will never be American,' viewing it as a fight for freedom and self-determination.
Why It Matters: Greenlanders held mass protests, asserting 'Greenland is not for sale' against Trump's acquisition attempts and tariffs.
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