Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats to take it over

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats to take it over
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In January 2026, thousands of Greenlanders marched in Nuuk to protest against former U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic island. The demonstration, which took place in front of the U.S. consulate, was triggered by fears of a U.S. takeover and a perceived threat to Greenland's self-governance. Protesters carried signs and chanted slogans expressing their opposition to the potential sale. The march coincided with Trump's announcement of a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries, a retaliatory measure for their resistance to U.S. control of Greenland. Trump has long advocated for U.S. ownership of the strategically important and resource-rich island, a self-governing territory of Denmark.

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A US military operation ousted and abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.

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Tillie Martinussen said she hopes the Trump administration will “abandon this crazy idea”.

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Trump has long argued that the US should own Greenland.

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Trump announced a 10 percent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries.

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Thousands of Greenlanders marched against United States President Donald Trump in Nuuk.

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