Trump Refuses Details on Greenland Acquisition Amid Denmark's NATO Risk Warning

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to specify how far he would go in pursuing control over Greenland, fuelling fresh concern among European allies as Denmark warned that such moves could put the NATO alliance at risk. Trump’s remarks come amid renewed tensions over his long-standing claim that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons.

Speaking to reporters hours before departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump responded evasively when asked how aggressively he would pursue the issue. “You’ll find out,” he said, adding that discussions were ongoing. “We have a lot of meetings scheduled in Greenland, and I think things are going to work out pretty well,” he remarked, referring to his engagements in Davos.

Denmark has strongly opposed Trump’s statements, cautioning that any attempt to seize or pressure Greenland could undermine NATO unity. Over the weekend, Trump also vowed to impose fresh tariffs on several European countries, including Britain, France, and Germany, all of which have sent troops to Greenland in a show of solidarity with Copenhagen.

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Trump dismissed concerns that his stance could jeopardise a recent agreement with the European Union in which allies pledged to increase investment in the United States. “They need that agreement very badly with us,” he said, downplaying the potential fallout from his comments and trade threats.

Reiterating his position, Trump said Greenland was vital for US and global security. “We need it for national security and even world security,” he stated, expressing confidence that NATO could ultimately be satisfied with any outcome. He also brushed aside opposition within Greenland, saying residents would be pleased once discussions took place.

Greenland’s leadership has repeatedly asserted that the island is not for sale. While Trump has cited potential threats from Russia and China as justification for US interest, Denmark has countered that neither country claims Greenland, noting that China has no major investments there and has not deployed warships to the region in recent times.

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