‘We are not for sale’: chair of Greenland’s top labor union rebukes Trump’s call for annexation

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoJanuary 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Jess Berthelsen, head of Greenland's largest labor union SIK, refuted Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory and claims of Russian and Chinese ships in its waters. Berthelsen stated Greenland is "not for sale" and that residents do not recognize Trump's national security concerns. Trump's administration has suggested potential military action, alleging Russian and Chinese vessels are prevalent in Greenland's waters, a claim Berthelsen disputes. European leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, French President, and German Chancellor, have voiced support for Greenland and Denmark's right to self-determination. Greenland is a self-governing, semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

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Greenland is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with self government.

factual — Jess Berthelsen100% confidence

Trump claimed Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships.

quote — Trump100% confidence

Greenland “will not be annexed”.

quote — Jess Berthelsen, chair of SIK100% confidence

An estimated 84% of Greenlanders support independence.

statistic — 2025 poll90% confidence

The Trump administration has renewed its threats to seize Greenland.

factual80% confidence

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Friedrich Merz 40% Emmanuel Macron 40% Keir Starmer 40% Russia ×260% China ×260% Denmark ×370% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×590% Greenland ×12100%

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greenland 100% annexation 80% national security 70% donald trump 70% labor union 60% chinese ships 50% arctic territory 50% russian ships 50% danish navy 40%