Summary
Thousands of people in Greenland marched to protest against President Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland. Protesters carried signs and chanted messages opposing U.S. control as they walked to the U.S. consulate. This protest coincided with Trump's announcement of a new import tax on goods from eight European countries.
Key Facts
- Thousands of Greenlanders participated in a protest march.
- The protest was against President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
- Protesters carried signs and chanted “Greenland is not for sale.”
- Trump announced a 10 percent import tax on goods from eight European countries.
- The protest took place in Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
- Trump believes the U.S. should own Greenland due to its strategic location.
- Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
- Tillie Martinussen, a former Greenland parliament member, emphasized the importance of preserving Greenland's autonomy and NATO involvement.
