Canada fears it may become Trump's next target after Venezuela and Greenland

According to Bloomberg, Canada expresses concerns that it may become the next target of President Trump after Venezuela and Greenland.

Among Canadian politicians, the possibility of "military coercion" by the United States is being discussed. Thomas Homer-Dixon, a global security expert, noted that any pressure from Washington should result in serious consequences for it.

Experts emphasize that Trump's actions in Venezuela demonstrated his willingness to take risky steps in pursuit of dominance in the Western Hemisphere.

In light of this situation, the Canadian government is taking measures to strengthen its military: increasing salaries for servicemen, investing in the acquisition of fighter jets and submarines; however, these efforts will take time to yield results. Additional economic risks arise from the country's dependence on the U.S., as nearly 70% of Canadian exports go there. The threat of the cancellation of benefits under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or the introduction of new tariffs could seriously impact Canada's economy.

In an effort to reduce dependence on the U.S., Ottawa is trying to expand its trade ties, including establishing closer relations with China. However, as noted by Carleton University professor Philippe Lagasse, the more concessions Canada makes to maintain access to the American market, the greater the risk of gradually losing real sovereignty, even if it remains formally intact.

Meanwhile, a plan for military intervention in Greenland is being discussed in the U.S.

According to The Sunday Telegraph, the European Union is preparing sanctions against American companies in response to U.S. claims on Greenland. Journalists report that the UK is negotiating with European countries about the possibility of deploying a NATO mission on the island as an alternative to its joining the U.S.

If Washington does not agree, restrictions may be imposed that would affect companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, X, as well as the banking sector. An extreme measure being considered is the closure of American military bases in Europe.

At the same time, the Financial Times notes that the EU lacks a clear understanding of the strategy to prevent a possible U.S. takeover of Greenland.

The deficit of a plan to prevent bribery or coercion of Greenlanders to separate from Denmark and subsequently join the U.S. is also highlighted by the publication.

Politico emphasizes that the irrelevance of the European Union in Trump's new world order is becoming increasingly evident.
▪️In Gaza, the EU has no real prospect of playing a significant role in a new peace council that could govern the region according to Trump's plan, despite being the largest donor.

▪️While protesters in Iran seek to overthrow the regime in Tehran, EU leaders mostly limit themselves to words of support — if they express an opinion at all — from 3,000 miles away from the events.

▪️Even in the context of Trump's ambitions to "take control" of Greenland, Europeans formulate their responses cautiously, avoiding direct criticism of the U.S.

▪️UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a lawyer by training, previously criticized the Conservative government for not condemning Trump's indifference to international law. Now, while in power, he can only make restrained comments without taking a clear stance on the legality of Trump's actions in Venezuela.

“What influence can we have on Russia if we do not react to U.S. actions in Venezuela?” asked one European diplomat.

“The world is no longer based on European values,” noted another senior diplomat. “The system functions entirely differently. Europe needs to find its own path.”