Trump Issues Stark Warning: "China Will Swallow Canada" Over Defense Dispute

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump has lashed out at Ottawa for rejecting a key U.S. missile defense proposal. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Trump warned that without Washington's military umbrella, Canada risks being "swallowed" by China’s expanding influence.

The 'Golden Dome' Controversy The dispute centers on the "Golden Dome" defense system, a strategic missile shield proposed over Greenland. Trump claimed on Truth Social that by opposing this plan, Canada is making a "massive mistake" and choosing Beijing’s economic ties over North American security. "China will eat them alive within the first year," Trump posted, emphasizing that the shield is designed to protect Canada as much as the U.S.

Geopolitical Power Play This friction comes as Trump renews his interest in Greenland, arguing that control over the Arctic is vital to countering Russian and Chinese dominance in the region. At Davos, Trump went further, asserting that Canada’s very existence depends on American protection. The remarks follow comments by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently cautioned against the growing strategic pressures from global superpowers—a stance that clearly clashed with Trump’s "America First" defense vision.