
Trump Rejects Use of Force on Greenland, Blasts Europe
In his speech in Davos, Donald Trump said the U.S. would not seize Greenland by force but insisted it must be acquired for Western security.

In his speech in Davos, Donald Trump said the U.S. would not seize Greenland by force but insisted it must be acquired for Western security.

Some leaders want to publish an EU-wide statement on the situation, but it’s doubtful they would be able to agree on any significant wording.

One option under consideration is a package of tariffs targeting approximately €93 billion worth of U.S. imports.

As the Arctic opens up, Greenland is becoming increasingly important for security, resources, and access to new shipping routes.

The 11-member U.S. delegation held meetings in Copenhagen with Danish government officials, parliamentarians, and representatives of the business community.

French troops are already in Greenland, with reinforcements from land, air, and sea expected in the coming days.

Russia said it was concerned by the arrival of military personnel from several NATO countries in Greenland, citing rising tensions in the Arctic.

The Greenland crisis is a symptom of the political and strategic rifts within the Atlantic Alliance.

The Netherlands approved sending additional military resources to the Arctic island as part of a NATO mission—in response to U.S. demands based on Greenland’s strategic importance.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be meeting with the Danish defence minister as the alliance is planning “next steps” to bolster Arctic security.