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Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Icelandic government summoned the U.S. ambassador on January 14, 2026, following remarks by President Donald Trump regarding territorial acquisition. Trump had displayed a map on social media showing the United States with an enlarged border encompassing Greenland and Canada. Iceland's Foreign Ministry requested clarification from the ambassador regarding Trump's statements about expanding U.S. territory. Trump did not specify Iceland in his public remarks, but the country borders Greenland, which was featured prominently in his map. No official U.S. response to Iceland's summons had been issued as of the date of this report.
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