US EditionGreenland 'Very Happy with the EU' in Face of Trump Takeover Threats
Trump retreated from plans to seize Greenland amid diplomatic backlash and proposed a NATO framework, while Danish Americans expressed concern over the potential impact on U.S.-Denmark relations.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he would not use military force and unveiled a `framework of a future deal` on Greenland with NATO allies.
- In recent weeks, mounting diplomatic and economic pressure grew as Trump demanded U.S. control of Greenland, the EU discussed $108 billion in retaliatory tariffs, and financial markets fell while polls showed 90% of Americans opposed an invasion.
- In Elk Horn, Iowa, a Danish-American town of about 600 where half claim Danish ancestry, local institutions warn of tourism and supplier risks, while residents report mixed loyalties after Trump’s Greenland stance.
- NATO chief Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed to boost Arctic security, while Denmark insisted Greenland is not for sale and the 1951 pact governs U.S. bases there.
- Analysts warn President Donald Trump's retreat may be temporary as the fight over Greenland and NATO's future remains unresolved, while commentators caution he could resume moves damaging transatlantic ties, keeping uncertainty high.
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In the last three weeks, 24 hours a day, Denmark has been covered by discussions on the possibility of the invasion of Greenland, a major autonomous part of the Danish kingdom, reported The Guardian.
The countries of the European Union reaffirmed their “full support” for Denmark and Greenland following the escalation of tensions with the United States, and warned that they have “the power and the means” to defend themselves against any form of coercion, at the end of the summit held in Brussels.The Heads of State and Government of the 27 thus expressed their unity in the face of the crisis of transatlantic relations at the summit urgently co…
Svenska Dagbladet
kt-kuriren.seDenmark doesn't want to sell, the Greenlanders don't want to be bought and it would have been very expensive. Donald Trump said he wanted to buy all of Greenland – but seems to have had to change his mind.
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