Trump Warns Canada, China Could ‘Eat Them Up’ Over Greenland Golden Dome Rejection

US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Canada on Friday, accusing the country of rejecting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system over Greenland while instead pursuing closer economic relations with China. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump warned that Beijing could “eat them up” within a year, claiming the Golden Dome would provide protection to Canada but was opposed in favour of doing business with China.

The outburst follows heightened friction between Washington and Ottawa, sparked by comments from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During his address, Carney described an “era of great power rivalry” where the rules-based order is eroding and subtly criticised tariff coercion—widely interpreted as a reference to US pressure tactics related to Greenland. Trump responded by asserting that Canada should show more gratitude for US security guarantees and “freebies,” warning Prime Minister Carney directly that “Canada lives because of the United States.”

The “Golden Dome” refers to Trump’s ambitious missile defence initiative, envisioned as a protective shield extending over strategic Arctic regions including Greenland. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in US control or influence over Greenland for security and resource reasons, a stance that has drawn opposition from both Denmark and Canada.

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Tensions escalated further with Canada’s announcement on January 17 of a new trade agreement with China. Prime Minister Carney hailed the deal as unlocking more than $7 billion in export markets for Canadian businesses and workers. Key terms include Canada reducing its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (with an initial cap of 49,000 units annually, rising to about 70,000 over five years) in exchange for China slashing tariffs on Canadian canola seeds from 84% to around 15%. Carney described China as a “more predictable partner” than the US in recent months.

The deal is part of Canada’s broader strategy to diversify trade partnerships amid uncertainty in relations with Washington. Canada currently faces significant US tariffs, including 35% on various goods, 50% on imported metals, and 25% on non-US automobiles. Meanwhile, US-China tariff threats have eased somewhat following a Trump-Xi meeting, with exemptions on select Chinese products extended until November 10, 2026.

Trump’s comments reflect growing US frustration over Canada’s pivot toward China at a time when Washington seeks stronger allied alignment against Beijing. The public feud highlights deepening rifts in North American relations over trade, Arctic security, and strategic priorities.

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