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Or sign-in if you have an account.Protesters hold flags and signs as they demonstrate against the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on May 21, 2026. Photo by Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty ImagesThe opening of a new U.S. consulate in Greenland’s capital sparked protests on Thursday, as residents voiced concerns about President Donald Trump’s designs on the island.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorEarlier in the day, U.S. officials inaugurated a new consulate building in central Nuuk, its first in Greenland since the 1950s. It marked a more permanent American presence on the Arctic island, where unease has grown since Trump revived talk of acquiring the territory.Hundreds of protesters carrying Greenlandic flags and anti-American banners gathered outside the consulate, chanting “USA go home,” before turning their backs on the building in a two-minute silent action.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“We don’t want to be American,” shouted Aqqalukkuluk Fontain, a 37-year-old IT account manager who organized the rally, drawing applause from the crowd as he delivered his message through a megaphone. “We demand respect, sovereignty and the right to exist without threats, without pressure, and without imperial fantasies.”The formal ceremony at the consulate earlier drew dozens of diplomats, business leaders and local representatives. The gathering included a small number of Greenlandic politicians, such as Vivian Motzfeldt, the former government minister who represented the Arctic territory in high-stakes diplomatic talks with the U.S. earlier this year.The new diplomatic facility is aimed at bringing the U.S. and Greenland “closer,” said Kenneth Howery, the U.S. ambassador to Denmark, speaking at the Future Greenland conference in Nuuk on Wednesday.While the U.S. reestablished its diplomatic presence in Nuuk in 2020, American officials have until now been housed at facilities run by Denmark’s military.“This basically shows the level of our commitment over the long term to Greenland,” Howery said. The space will host official visits, business delegations and cultural events, while supporting visiting Americans and offering visa services to Greenlanders, he added.It comes the same week Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, visited Nuuk on a closely watched trip that reignited worries over Washington’s intentions for the island. Landry has said he plans to brief Trump on Thursday on potential business opportunities in the territory.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.