Paris/Ottawa – Canada’s Ambassador to France has raised concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric on sovereignty, warning that his annexation threats against Greenland and Canada could violate international law.
The ambassador’s remarks come in response to Trump’s renewed claims about expanding U.S. territory, including revisiting his controversial 2019 proposal to buy Greenland from Denmark. Reports also suggest that Trump has made remarks implying U.S. sovereignty over certain Canadian territories.
“Any unilateral attempt to alter international borders or claim sovereignty over another nation’s land is a direct violation of international law and the principles of national sovereignty,” the Canadian envoy stated, emphasizing that such statements undermine global stability and diplomatic norms.
Trump’s previous interest in acquiring Greenland was met with strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland’s government. Similarly, Canada has firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. claims over its territories, with officials stating that such rhetoric is “unfounded and unacceptable.”
International law experts argue that annexation or forced territorial claims violate the United Nations Charter, which upholds the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions between Washington, Ottawa, and Copenhagen appear to be rising as global leaders react to Trump’s latest statements.
Neither Trump nor his representatives have responded to the criticism, but political analysts suggest that such remarks could further strain U.S.-Canada relations and impact diplomatic ties with European allies.