Key Facts
• On January 17, thousands of Greenlanders marched in Nuuk protesting U.S. President Trump.
• Protesters carried signs, waved flags, and chanted “Greenland is not for sale.”
• The march started in Nuuk’s city center and ended at the U.S. consulate.
• At the same time, Trump announced a 10% import tax from eight European countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland.
• Trump has long advocated for U.S. ownership of Greenland due to its strategic location and mineral wealth.
• The protest gathered nearly one-quarter of Nuuk’s population, marking the island’s largest demonstration.
• Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen participated in the march.
• Solidarity rallies also took place in Copenhagen and Nunavut, Canada’s northernmost Inuit region.
Summary
Thousands of Greenlanders staged a historic protest on January 17 in Nuuk against U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to annex Greenland. Demonstrators expressed strong support for Greenland’s autonomy, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” amid fears of U.S. occupation. The protest coincided with Trump’s announcement of a 10% import tariff on goods from eight European countries opposing U.S. control over Greenland. Trump’s interest in Greenland stems from its strategic Arctic location and rich mineral resources. The event, involving nearly a quarter of Nuuk’s population and participation from Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, was the largest in the island’s history. Additional solidarity events were held in Denmark’s capital and Canada’s Inuit region of Nunavut, highlighting international concern over Greenland’s future.
