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Greenland: Invitation to US Envoy to Dog Sled Race Cancelled

Published January 19, 2026, 12:21
Greenland: Invitation to US Envoy to Dog Sled Race Cancelled

The Greenlandic dog sledding federation KNQK has cancelled the invitation sent to the US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Greenland to attend a dog sled race in March. The invitation had been made by a private Greenlandic tourism company without the knowledge of the federation, which described it as “completely inappropriate”. The cancellation of the invitation comes at a time of increased tension regarding the future of Greenland, as Donald Trump has expressed interest in the United States purchasing the island. The federation recalls a similar incident last year, when US Vice President JD Vance had planned to visit Greenland without a formal invitation, causing reactions from Denmark. The federation stresses that the cancellation of the invitation is reassuring and highlights the importance of respecting Greenland's autonomy and diplomatic protocols. The case highlights the sensitivity of relations between the US, Denmark and Greenland.