US claims on Greenland are a warning sign for Canada!

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News (2 / 1) 14.01.2026 15:56 / Julia

Consequences for Canada's Defense

The developments are also testing the alliance between the U.S. and Canada within NATO. While both countries have been working closely together in the North American air defense system NORAD since the Cold War, Canada now wants to invest significantly more in its own security. Over the next five years, about 81.8 billion Canadian dollars are expected to flow into defense - a large part of it into the Arctic.

Reorientation Towards Europe

At the same time, Canada is aligning its foreign and security policy more towards Europe. Joining the "ReArm Europe" initiative and expanding new trade relationships are intended to reduce dependence on the U.S. Trump's tariffs had recently heavily burdened Canadian exports and slowed economic growth.

Reducing Dependence as Lesson

For many in Canada, the U.S. claims on Greenland are a clear signal: the close economic and military dependence on the former main ally must be reduced. Ottawa is therefore increasingly relying on new partnerships in Europe and the Indo-Pacific - as protection against political and economic pressure from Washington.