President-elect Trump is pushing to annex Greenland and make Canada the 51st U.S. state. Greenland’s strategic location and resource wealth—rare earth minerals, oil, and natural gas—make it a coveted prize for U.S. Arctic dominance. The Pituffik Space Base already monitors Russian naval activity, but Trump seeks broader control to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Denmark has firmly rejected these overtures, labeling them a violation of Greenland’s autonomy and NATO principles, straining U.S.-EU relations.

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Meanwhile, Canada faces a political crossroads following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. Far-right Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, a Trump ally, is poised to take power, potentially aligning Canada more closely with Trump’s agenda. Trump has mocked Trudeau as “Governor Trudeau” and floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, citing economic and security benefits. Trump's main argument is that the U.S. is paying for Canada's military defense without receiving any monetary benefits from trade.

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