Canadian leaders reportedly plan Greenland visit in February amid growing international tensions over President Donald Trump's annexation comments.

Donald Trump’s military strike on Venezuela, his designs on Greenland and his government’s declaration of ownership over the Western Hemisphere together represent an existential challenge to Canada, Bob Rae, this country’s former ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday.

Still, coincidentally, the last foreign territory purchased by the United States was from Denmark. It bought the Virgin Islands in 1917 for $25 million. A few subsequent U.S. territorial expansions in the South Pacific were the result of annexations and treaties, according to the Global Policy Forum, a watchdog.

"In general, we think we'll still have pretty good access to the U.S. market without tariffs," said the firm's chief economist, Dawn Desjardins.

Many Canadians are reflecting on a difficult 2025 that saw a significant fracture in the relationship with the United States. Between President Donald Trump’s comments about Canada becoming a "51st state" and a punishing trade war,

A poll in March by the Angus Reid Institute showed that nearly a third (29 per cent) of Canadians wanted to scrap supply management and another 26 per cent wanted to reduce or suspend it to ease inflationary pressures, while 23 per cent preferred to keep it. The rest were unsure.

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet, drawing more viewers than the Super Bowl and the World Series combined. This year marks the first time since 1994 that World Cup matches will be played in the United States.

Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a U.S. national security priority necessary to "deter our adversaries in the Arctic region," the White House said.