At the busy service station in Greenland’s capital, staff report unusual demand for two products: petrol and petrol canisters. When it comes to the latter, the bigger the better.

Even at the best of times, Greenlanders pride themselves on being a hardy people, well able for long winters, short days, sub-zero temperatures and months of snow.

But for some here, Donald Trump’s threats to take their island – by force if necessary – means these are the worst of times.

Local man Lars, holding a plastic reserve petrol tan

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