US opens Greenland consulate as unease grows over Trump push
The US has opened a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, marking its first permanent presence on the island since the 1950s. This move has sparked protests amid concerns over the US's intentions, particularly following President Trump's previous interest in acquiring Greenland. US ambassador Kenneth Howery emphasized the consulate's role in strengthening ties between the US and Greenland.
- ▪The US inaugurated a new consulate building in Nuuk on May 21, 2026.
- ▪This is the first US consulate in Greenland since the 1950s.
- ▪Protests are planned in response to concerns over US intentions for the island.
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US opens Greenland consulate as unease grows over Trump pushSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe new US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. The facility is aimed at bringing the US and Greenland “closer”, said US ambassador to Denmark Kenneth Howery.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 21, 2026, 03:51 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 03:51 PMThe US is facing protests in Greenland’s capital as a new consulate opening fuels concerns over Washington’s designs for the island.The US will inaugurate a new consulate building in Nuuk on May 21, its first in Greenland since the 1950s. It marks a more permanent American presence on the Arctic island, where unease has grown since US President Donald Trump revived talk of acquiring the territory.
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