- Greenlanders are protesting against US President Trump's desire to purchase the territory.
- Trump intends to impose tariffs on countries, including Denmark, that oppose his plan to acquire Greenland.
- Protesters in Nuuk demonstrated with signs and flags, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and respect for its people.
A: Hey Hana! Did you hear anything crazy in the news?
B: Ohayo, Kenji! Crazy? What's up?
A: It's about Greenland! Remember Greenland?
B: Yeah, the big island? What about it?
A: Apparently, President Trump wants to *buy* it! From Denmark.
B: Seriously?! That’s wild! Why would he want to do that?
A: He’s been saying it for a while, actually. He wants the US to own it.
B: Wow! I can’t believe it. So, Greenlanders aren’t happy, right?
A: Nope! People in Nuuk, the main city, are really protesting. They’re saying “Greenland is not for sale!”
B: That's a powerful message. I saw pictures online - lots of flags and signs!
A: Exactly! One woman said they need to be strong and tell him to respect them.
B: Totally understandable. They don’t want some random person telling them what to do!
A: Right? And he's even threatening to put taxes on countries that disagree with him, like Denmark and Britain.
B: Oh my goodness. He's really serious about this. Crazy times!
- Trump intends to impose tariffs on countries, including Denmark, that oppose his plan to acquire Greenland.
- Protesters in Nuuk demonstrated with signs and flags, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and respect for its people.
A: Hey Hana! Did you hear anything crazy in the news?
B: Ohayo, Kenji! Crazy? What's up?
A: It's about Greenland! Remember Greenland?
B: Yeah, the big island? What about it?
A: Apparently, President Trump wants to *buy* it! From Denmark.
B: Seriously?! That’s wild! Why would he want to do that?
A: He’s been saying it for a while, actually. He wants the US to own it.
B: Wow! I can’t believe it. So, Greenlanders aren’t happy, right?
A: Nope! People in Nuuk, the main city, are really protesting. They’re saying “Greenland is not for sale!”
B: That's a powerful message. I saw pictures online - lots of flags and signs!
A: Exactly! One woman said they need to be strong and tell him to respect them.
B: Totally understandable. They don’t want some random person telling them what to do!
A: Right? And he's even threatening to put taxes on countries that disagree with him, like Denmark and Britain.
B: Oh my goodness. He's really serious about this. Crazy times!
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Trump wants to buy Greenland from Denmark, sparking protests in Nuuk. Greenlanders are asserting their sovereignty & rejecting the sale, with Trump threatening tariffs on opposing nations. #Greenland #Trump
Trump wants to buy Greenland from Denmark, sparking protests in Nuuk. Greenlanders are asserting their sovereignty & rejecting the sale, with Trump threatening tariffs on opposing nations. #Greenland #Trump
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260120_20/#summary
Date: Jan. 20, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-20
Created: 2026/01/21 01:40
Updated: 2026/01/21 08:47
Last Read: 2026/01/21 08:47