Trump dials down Greenland threat, but issues warning to Carney

Trump dials down Greenland threat, but issues warning to Carney

Author: Global News January 22, 2026 Duration: 26:14
U.S. President Donald Trump says he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland." Trump has also backed down on his threat to seize the Danish territory by force. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump is keeping his allies off balance, and the questions about what the supposed agreement means for Greenland's future. Heidi Petracek reports from Nuuk, Greenland, where she speaks with people about what they think of Trump. Heidi also looks at how the Greenlandic government isn't taking any chances by preparing for a potential invasion. Mackenzie Gray reports on the praise Prime Minister Mark Carney is receiving for his Tuesday speech at the World Economic Forum; how it led to an ominous warning from Trump; and how Carney's domestic political opponents are reacting. David Akin explains what Carney is focusing on next after building trade relationships with China and Qatar. Redmond Shannon reports on Prince Harry's tearful testimony in the court case against British tabloids. Neetu Garcha looks at why Vancouver has been smothered in fog for almost a week. Plus, holy cow! An udderly brilliant bovine named Veronika is wowing scientists over her use of a broom. Heather Yourex-West reports on this poster cow of bovine intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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