Trump Slams Canada Over Opposition to Greenland Golden Dome

Trump Slams Canada Over Greenland Golden Dome as Tensions Rise on China Ties, Defence and Sovereignty

Former US President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada after sharply criticising Ottawa’s reported opposition to his proposed Greenland Golden Dome missile defence system. Framing the issue as both a security and geopolitical dispute, Trump accused Canada of undermining its own safety while strengthening economic ties with China.

The remarks represent the latest escalation in Trump’s increasingly combative rhetoric toward America’s northern neighbour, blending defence policy, trade disagreements, and long-standing political grievances into a single public attack.

What Is the Greenland Golden Dome?

The Greenland Golden Dome is envisioned as a vast US-controlled missile defence network relying on space-based sensors, interceptors, and advanced detection technologies. According to Trump, the system would shield North America from emerging missile threats and would “by its very nature” extend protection to Canada.

Trump has repeatedly argued that Canada would benefit automatically from the system, regardless of its direct participation. He has also suggested that the project should be operational before the end of his current term in 2029.

However, the plan has drawn skepticism from experts and allies due to its scale, cost, and strategic implications.

Trump Slams Canada Over China Ties

In a post on Truth Social, Trump intensified his criticism, claiming that Canada’s opposition to the Greenland Golden Dome contradicted its own security interests. He argued that Ottawa had instead chosen to deepen economic engagement with China.

Trump claimed that Canada had “voted in favour of doing business with China,” warning that Beijing would “eat them up” economically. His remarks came shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing, where efforts were made to reset trade relations.

That visit resulted in agreements aimed at reducing tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural exports and establishing quotas for Chinese electric vehicles entering the Canadian market.

A Contradictory Message

Despite his criticism, Trump sent mixed signals regarding Canada’s outreach to China. When asked about Carney’s Beijing visit, he said it was acceptable and added that such engagement was “what he should be doing.”

This contradiction highlights the complexity of Trump’s position — approving of trade pragmatism on one hand while warning against strategic vulnerability on the other.

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Claims of Security Dependence

Trump went further by asserting that Canada’s security depends entirely on the United States. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he argued that the Greenland Golden Dome would automatically defend Canada and accused Ottawa of benefiting disproportionately from its relationship with Washington.

He claimed Canada received “a lot of freebies” from the US and suggested it should show greater gratitude. These remarks were perceived in Canada as dismissive of national sovereignty.

Canada Pushes Back Strongly

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded firmly after returning home, rejecting Trump’s assertion that Canada’s survival hinges on US protection. He stated that Canada thrives because of its own institutions, people, and values, while reaffirming the importance of the bilateral relationship.

Carney emphasized that Canada is “master in its own home” and stressed that the country’s future choices remain its own. At Davos, he had also warned against powerful nations coercing smaller ones, a remark widely interpreted as a response to Trump’s posture.

Growing Diplomatic Friction

Tensions worsened after Trump announced he was withdrawing an invitation for Carney to join what he referred to as his “Board of Peace.” Trump has also repeated controversial suggestions that Canada should become the 51st US state and has circulated altered maps depicting Canada and other regions as US territory.

Despite the heated rhetoric, Trump has continued to insist that Canada ultimately wants to be part of the Greenland Golden Dome system.

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Cost and Feasibility Concerns

Canadian officials have expressed strong doubts about the proposal. Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations previously described the plan as resembling a “protection racket,” raising concerns about cost-sharing and sovereignty.

The Trump administration has estimated the system would cost around $175 billion. However, independent budget analysts warned that space-based interceptors alone could cost far more over the next two decades.

US officials have described Greenland as strategically vital to the project and stated that Canada could participate if it agrees to pay its share.

A Test for US-Canada Relations

The dispute over the Greenland Golden Dome has become symbolic of deeper tensions between the two allies. It reflects broader disagreements over defence priorities, economic partnerships, and national autonomy.

As Trump slams Canada on the global stage, the episode underscores how security initiatives can quickly evolve into diplomatic flashpoints — testing alliances that have long been considered among the world’s closest.

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