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Trump envoy disinvited from Greenland dog sled race after US tariff threats
- Trump envoy Jeff Landry was disinvited from a Greenland dog sled race amid a diplomatic clash over tariffs and Greenland’s future.
- The Greenland Dog Sledding Association said an invited party unilaterally withdrew its invitation.
- Landry, a Republican who has been in office since 2024, planned to visit Greenland in March.
- TheKNQK association described foreign political actors’ participation as inappropriate for the event.
- Tariffs on Denmark were cited as part of the broader tensions over Greenland.
- Vice President JD Vance’s wife, Usha, was reportedly set to attend last year but canceled amid protests.
- The invitation controversy follows ongoing tensions over Greenland’s autonomy and control.
- KNQK stated the invitation process lacked clear attribution to the tourism company involved.
- The dispute underscores broader U.S.-Europe frictions tied to Greenland's strategic status.
- Landry’s role as envoy connects U.S. diplomacy with Greenland’s local events.
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