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What Trump's Aspiration to Conquer Greenland Means for Canada
The consulates recognize Greenland’s growing autonomy under its 2009 Self-Government Act and aim to boost cooperation while countering U.S. influence, officials said.
- On Friday, Canada and France are set to open consulates in Nuuk, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Jean-Noel Poirier, respectively, involved in the ceremonies.
- The White House asserted that acquiring Greenland is an 'important foreign policy goal' and last month backed off threats after a 'framework' deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
- Officials say the consulates recognize Greenland's growing autonomy under its 2009 Self-Government Act, giving Greenland an opportunity to practice independence, Jeppe Strandsbjerg said.
- Denmark and Greenland insist sovereignty is a 'red line' as Copenhagen announced last year it would spend over $3 billion to improve surveillance and maintain sovereignty with three new Arctic naval vessels and two surveillance drones.
- Greenland's mineral wealth—including 17 rare earth elements—and control of the GIUK Gap are vital as climate change opens Arctic shipping routes, intensifying competition with Russia and China.
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Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control
Canada and France are opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland. They are showing support for NATO ally Denmark and the Arctic island in the wake of U.S. efforts to secure control of the semiautonomous Danish territory.
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What Trump's aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada
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