Key Highlights
- US President Donald Trump departs after he delivered remarks at the House Republican Party (GOP) member retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2026.
- (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)Washington/Srinagar: US President Donald Trump criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system over Greenland, warning that Beijing could “eat them up” within a year as Ottawa strengthens trade ties with China.
- Trump posted on Truth Social, saying: “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, who will 'eat them up' within the first year!” The US President’s comments follow rising tensions between Washington and Ottawa after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos earlier this week.
- Trump: US provides security, Canada should be grateful During his WEF address, Trump criticised Carney, saying Canada should appreciate the “freebies” it receives from the US, including security protections.



