Washington, Jan 24 (.) US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence project over Greenland, warning that Beijing could “eat them up” as Canada deepens trade ties with China.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenland, even though The Golden Dome would protect Canada. Instead, they voted in favour of doing business with China, which will ‘eat them up’ within the first year!”
Trump’s remarks came amid increasing tensions between Washington and Ottawa following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he called for a “fading rules-based order” and announced a new USD 7 billion trade deal with China, including tariff reductions on Chinese electric vehicles and increased access for Canadian farm products.
Calling out Canada’s Prime Minister Carney by his first name, Trump said during his speech at Davos, “Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”
He added that Canada “gets a lot of freebies” from the US, and that “they should be grateful” for US security protections.
The Canadian government defended its trade decisions, citing the need to diversify partnerships and strengthen economic resilience amid a “divided and uncertain world.” Trump’s comments underscore ongoing tensions between Washington and Ottawa over security and trade priorities, with China increasingly seen as a strategic alternative by Canada.
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