Trump warns China will devour Canada over Greenland.
Trump’s remarks come as US–Canada tensions rise, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments at Davos World Economic Forum
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence project over Greenland, warning that Beijing could “eat them up” within a year if Ottawa continues to pursue closer ties with China instead of aligning with U.S.-backed security initiatives.
In a strongly worded post on his social media platform Truth Social, Mr. Trump accused Canada of undermining its own security interests by opposing the ambitious missile defence plan.
The “Golden Dome” proposal, according to Mr. Trump, is designed as a comprehensive missile defence shield intended to counter emerging global threats. He argued that the system would not only protect the United States but also extend its defensive coverage to Canada and other allies in the region. “My plan to build The Golden Dome will also protect Canada,” he said, insisting that Ottawa’s opposition was both short-sighted and ungrateful.
Mr. Trump went on to claim that Canada benefits disproportionately from its relationship with the United States. Referring to a recent interaction with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Trump added, “I saw your Prime Minister yesterday; he wasn’t so grateful. They should be grateful to us.”
The remarks were widely seen as being directed at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who earlier this week addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. In his speech, Mr. Carney spoke about what he described as “an era of great power rivalry,” warning that the global rules-based order is increasingly under strain. He also criticised the use of tariff coercion as a geopolitical tool, a comment viewed by many analysts as a veiled reference to Washington’s past economic pressure tactics, including those linked to discussions around Greenland.
While Mr. Carney did not mention the Golden Dome project by name in his Davos address, his emphasis on strategic autonomy and resistance to economic coercion appeared to clash directly with Mr. Trump’s approach. Canadian officials have maintained that their foreign policy decisions are guided by long-term national interests, including diversified economic partnerships and balanced security commitments.
Mr. Trump’s blunt warning about China reflects his long-standing concern over Beijing’s growing global influence, particularly in North America and the Arctic region. By invoking Greenland, a strategically vital territory due to its location and resources, the former president underscored his belief that security and economic decisions are deeply intertwined in the current geopolitical climate.
The exchange highlights rising tensions between Washington and Ottawa at a time when global alliances are being tested by shifting power dynamics. Analysts say the sharp rhetoric could strain an already delicate relationship, even as both countries remain closely linked through trade, defence cooperation, and shared strategic interests.
As debates over security, sovereignty, and economic alignment intensify, Mr. Trump’s comments signal that he is likely to keep pressing allies to choose sides more clearly in the growing rivalry between the United States and China.