• Trump criticizes Canada opposition to Golden Dome missile defense over Greenland
• Statement follows Canadian Prime Minister Carney signing major trade deal with China
• President claims defense system would protect Canada from nuclear threats

WASHINGTON, DC (TDR) — President Donald Trump issued a stark warning Friday that Canada will be consumed by China within one year after choosing enhanced trade relations with Beijing over supporting American missile defense infrastructure. The president's statement came days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed agreements in China aimed at substantially boosting bilateral commerce.

"Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenland, even though The Golden Dome would protect Canada. Instead, they voted in favor of doing business with China, who will 'eat them up' within the first year!"

Trump made this declaration on social media Friday, marking his latest criticism of Canada's position on his proposed Golden Dome missile defense system. The president has repeatedly argued that U.S. ownership of Greenland is vital for constructing the multibillion-dollar defense network he claims will be operational before his term ends in 2029.

Carney Signs Strategic Partnership With Beijing

The president's rebuke followed Carney's official visit to Beijing last week, the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister in eight years. During meetings with President Xi Jinping, the two leaders announced a new strategic partnership and reached consensus on resolving long-standing trade disputes.

Canada agreed to ease restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles, allowing up to 49,000 EVs into the Canadian market annually with a most-favored-nation tariff rate of 6.1 percent. This rollback reversed a previous 100 percent tariff that Canada imposed in tandem with the United States in 2024.

"Both sides reaffirm the importance of working within the framework of the WTO rules, and addressing challenges through cooperation and constructive consultation, and endeavour to avoid the imposition of unilateral measures in the future."

The Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap released by Ottawa commits both nations to enhancing bilateral engagement through multiple working groups covering trade, intellectual property, economic partnerships, and financial cooperation. The agreement positions China to significantly reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed to approximately 15 percent by March 1, down from roughly 85 percent levels.

Canada expects the deal will drive considerable new Chinese joint-venture investment in its auto industry and aims to elevate exports to China by 50 percent by 2030. The two nations pledged to strengthen dialogue on clean energy, technology, agri-food, wood products and other sectors.

Golden Dome System Centers Greenland Strategy

Trump has argued that constructing the Golden Dome requires U.S. ownership of Greenland due to the island's strategic position beneath flight paths that nuclear-armed missiles from China and Russia could take toward American targets. The proposed system would employ a constellation of satellites equipped with sensors and space-based interceptors to detect and destroy ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles.

"All we want from Denmark for national and international security and to keep our very energetic and dangerous potential enemies at bay is this land on which we're going to build the greatest golden dome ever built."

Trump made this declaration at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week while demanding immediate negotiations on U.S. annexation of Greenland. The president argued ownership is necessary because defending territory under a lease agreement lacks both legal defensibility and psychological commitment.

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Greenland's location makes it strategically valuable for stationing interceptors to destroy warheads before they reach continental United States. Russian Topol-M missiles fired from silos southeast of Moscow toward American ICBM forces would fly over Greenland, as would Chinese Dong Feng-31 missiles if targeted at the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.

"If there is a war, much of the action will take place on that piece of ice. Think of it: those missiles would be flying right over the center."

The multibillion-dollar defense system was unveiled by the White House in May 2025 and later renamed from "Iron Dome for America" to Golden Dome. The architecture resembles the Brilliant Pebbles concept from the 1980s and would mark the first time the United States maintains space weapons in orbit.

Trump Attacks Carney At Davos Summit

The president directly challenged Canadian Prime Minister Carney during his Davos address, warning that Canada exists because of American protection. Trump referenced Carney's Tuesday speech at the forum, which argued that the rules-based international order is breaking down as great powers use economic leverage to coerce allies.

"We're building a Golden Dome that's going to, just by its very nature, going to be defending Canada. Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful also, but they're not. I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful."

Trump continued his criticism by addressing Carney directly during the speech before international business and political leaders gathered in Switzerland.

"Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."

Carney had delivered a forceful address Tuesday warning that middle powers like Canada must heed the wake-up call that compliance does not guarantee safety. The Canadian leader called for building strength through diversification, collective action and respect for sovereignty rather than accepting subordination to great power demands.

"When we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what's offered. We compete with each other to be the most accommodating. This is not sovereignty. It's the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination."

The prime minister reaffirmed Canada's support for Greenland and Denmark's right to determine the territory's future, signaling opposition to territorial or economic pressure tied to security demands. Carney stressed that middle powers must act together because if they're not at the table, they're on the menu.

Protection Racket Comparison Surfaces

Canada's ambassador to the United Nations previously compared Trump's Golden Dome proposal to a protection racket after the president said America's northern neighbor must either pay $61 billion to join the program or agree to annexation, in which case inclusion would be free.

The U.S. already has access to Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement. Before Trump intensified pressure on the territory and Denmark, their governments likely would have readily accepted any American military request for an expanded footprint there, according to defense analysts.

"Denmark was the most compliant ally of the United States. Now, it's very different."

Trump announced Wednesday what he called a framework deal on Greenland following meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The president said additional discussions are being held concerning the Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland, with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leading negotiations.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomed the development, stating it was good and natural that Arctic security issues had been discussed. Denmark indicated openness to holding talks with Washington on the Golden Dome missile defense plan.

"The Kingdom of Denmark wishes to continue to engage in a constructive dialogue with allies on how we can strengthen security in the Arctic, including the US's Golden Dome."

Canada Pivots Toward China Amid US Tensions

Carney's Beijing visit represented a major pivot as ties soured with the United States, traditionally Canada's closest ally. Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods while exempting many under pre-existing trade agreements, and has frequently called for Canada to become the 51st state.

The push to rebuild relations with China follows years of frozen bilateral ties after Canada arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in 2018 at U.S. request. China imprisoned two Canadian citizens shortly after in a case Beijing denied was retaliatory. All three returned to their home countries in 2021.

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China and Canada pledged Thursday to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system and the United Nations' core role in international affairs. Premier Li Qiang expressed China's willingness to work with Canada to maintain their strategic partnership, strengthen dialogue, enhance political mutual trust, and expand pragmatic cooperation.

With the United States becoming an increasingly unpredictable trading partner for Canada, seeking alternative markets has become a priority for the Carney government. China represents the world's second-largest economy and Canada's second-largest trading partner, with bilateral merchandise and services trade totaling $130.9 billion in 2024.

The preliminary agreement includes provisions for Canada to extend remission measures for certain Chinese steel and aluminum products that are in short supply domestically. Ottawa also agreed to expand remissions coverage to additional steel, aluminum and steel derivative products.

Both nations committed to promoting personnel exchanges, business activities and tourism cooperation. Canada will allow resumption of travel agencies to operate group tours for Chinese citizens, while both sides welcomed increased direct flights between the countries.

Will Trump's warnings about Chinese economic dominance prove accurate, or does Canada's diversification strategy away from U.S. dependence represent a prudent hedge against unpredictable American trade policies?

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