Trump Proposes Absorbing Canada and Greenland During NATO Talks

The U.S. president suggested annexation of the two territories, citing national security and trade grievances, while NATO's Secretary-General avoided endorsing the idea.

Donald Trump reiterated his desire to annex Canada and Greenland during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, claiming it would enhance U.S. national security.
Trump criticized the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, suggesting Canada would function better as a U.S. state and calling the current border an 'artificial line.'
The president also floated the idea of increasing the U.S. military presence in Greenland, which is an autonomous Danish territory, to secure Arctic strategic interests.
Rutte diplomatically deflected Trump’s remarks, emphasizing Arctic security concerns without addressing the annexation proposals directly.
Trump continued to pressure NATO allies to increase defense spending, proposing a new target of 5% of GDP, a level not currently met by any member nation.