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Canada Eyes Troop Deployment to Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions

1/18/2026

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Canada is considering sending soldiers to Greenland to support Denmark amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex the territory.
A small contingent could join NATO military exercises if Prime Minister Mark Carney approves the plan.
Trump has intensified claims, suggesting NATO should back U.S. control over Greenland.
Greenland's Foreign Minister rejects U.S. ownership, while European leaders discuss retaliatory tariffs, underscoring Arctic tensions and NATO's commitment.

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Canada is considering sending soldiers to Greenland to support Denmark amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex the territory.
A small contingent could join NATO military exercises if Prime Minister Mark Carney approves the plan.
Trump has intensified claims, suggesting NATO should back U.S. control over Greenland.
Greenland's Foreign Minister rejects U.S. ownership, while European leaders discuss retaliatory tariffs, underscoring Arctic tensions and NATO's commitment.