Thousands of people in Greenland took to the streets on Saturday, braving rain and freezing temperatures to protest US President Donald Trump's policy towards the island nation. The protesters, mostly young people, waved their national flag and chanted "Greenland is not for sale," demonstrating their opposition to what they see as an attempt by the US to exert control over the autonomous territory.
The protests came just hours after Trump announced that he would impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries, including Greenland, if those countries opposed US control of the island. The move is seen as an attack on Greenland's sovereignty and self-governance.
"We want to keep our own country and our own culture, and our family safe," said Marie Pedersen, a 47-year-old Greenlander who attended the protest with her 9-year-old daughter Alaska. "They tell us how to stand up if you're being bullied by another country or something."
The protests drew nearly a quarter of Nuuk's population and were described as the largest ever seen in Greenland. Tom Olsen, a police officer in Nuuk, said that he hoped the protest would show Trump that the people of Greenland would not give up their autonomy without a fight.
Meanwhile, some people expressed concern about the potential economic impact of the tariffs. Tillie Martinussen, a former member of Greenland's parliament, said she hoped the Trump administration would "abandon this crazy idea" and instead focus on preserving NATO and Greenland's sovereignty.
As the protesters marched through the streets, they chanted slogans such as "Greenland is not for sale" and carried signs that read "Hands off our country." The message was clear: the people of Greenland will not give up their autonomy without a fight.
The protests have drawn international attention, with many people around the world expressing solidarity with the people of Greenland. As one protester in Copenhagen said, "There are many small countries. None of them are for sale."
The protests came just hours after Trump announced that he would impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries, including Greenland, if those countries opposed US control of the island. The move is seen as an attack on Greenland's sovereignty and self-governance.
"We want to keep our own country and our own culture, and our family safe," said Marie Pedersen, a 47-year-old Greenlander who attended the protest with her 9-year-old daughter Alaska. "They tell us how to stand up if you're being bullied by another country or something."
The protests drew nearly a quarter of Nuuk's population and were described as the largest ever seen in Greenland. Tom Olsen, a police officer in Nuuk, said that he hoped the protest would show Trump that the people of Greenland would not give up their autonomy without a fight.
Meanwhile, some people expressed concern about the potential economic impact of the tariffs. Tillie Martinussen, a former member of Greenland's parliament, said she hoped the Trump administration would "abandon this crazy idea" and instead focus on preserving NATO and Greenland's sovereignty.
As the protesters marched through the streets, they chanted slogans such as "Greenland is not for sale" and carried signs that read "Hands off our country." The message was clear: the people of Greenland will not give up their autonomy without a fight.
The protests have drawn international attention, with many people around the world expressing solidarity with the people of Greenland. As one protester in Copenhagen said, "There are many small countries. None of them are for sale."
. the fact that ppl r protesting in the rain and freezing temps shows how serious they r about defending their sovereignty. and honestly who needs 10% tariffs anyway? it's not like greenland is gonna be all like ok fine we surrender to us 
. tillie martinussen makes a great point tho, nato and preserving independence are way more important than some petty trade policy.
And what's with the 10% tariff? Is he trying to make us dependent on him? It's like, no thanks, buddy. 
The fact that people are braving rain and freezing temps to protest this is wild – they're not messing around. Greenland needs to stand up for itself, and fast! 
This whole thing got me thinking... if it's not for sale, then what's the point of even having a tariff? Like, how much are they gonna make from Greenland if nobody buys their stuff? And what about the EU countries that are already friends with Greenland? Won't they just find another way to trade with them or something?
. I mean, tariffs? Really? That's just gonna hurt more people than help them. And what about Greenland's own economy? They've been trying to develop their fishing industry and tourism sector for years. This is just gonna stifle that growth.
their flags wavin, chants goin strong... its so empowering 2 see ppl stand up 4 what they believe in 
And what about all those economic concerns? Could this whole thing just backfire and hurt Greenland even more than it hurts the US?
gotta be some kinda crazy misunderstanding... anyway, hope Trump backs off and respects Greenland's autonomy 
. But at the same time, can't we all just chill for a sec and talk this out? I mean, it's not like they're trying to hurt anyone... or are they? 
. I'm all about preserving sovereignty and stuff, but come on... can't we find a way to work together instead of trying to strong-arm each other? 
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I feel for Marie Pedersen and her daughter, it must be scary to live in a world where your country is being negotiated as a commodity... the stakes are high here
! They're all about keepin it independent and sovereign, no strings attached 
. Some people worried 'bout economy, but they gotta think about pride and self-determination too 
I guess only time'll tell what happens next, but one thing's for sure – the people of Greenland are speaking out and won't back down without a fight 
I'm really proud of those Greenlancers who stood up against Trump's attempt to control their country! 
. We need more people around the world standing up against oppression and fighting for what's rightfully theirs 
. Maybe Trump will listen and abandon this crazy idea 
. But if he doesn't, we need to keep showing our support for Greenland and its people 
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. The whole US imposing tariffs thing sounds super aggressive 
and I don't think the world needs that kind of drama 
. Trump better listen up, 'cause they're not going down without a fight 
#ResistanceIsFutileNotForGreenland
#PeaceOverControl
. But at the same time, I get why they're upset - their country is pretty unique and doesn't need some foreign power telling them what to do 
. Greenland should be grateful the US even cares enough to try and "help" them out 
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