Danish PM Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Trump’s Threats
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is visiting Greenland to meet her counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, in a show of solidarity with the island amid US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire the island, according to BBC.
“It is a serious situation we are in. Everyone can see that. Now there is a diplomatic, political track that we will pursue,” Frederiksen said.
Landmark Visit
The landmark visit came after a significant meeting in Brussels with NATO chief Mark Rutte, who wrote on X that the two leaders had agreed “to enhance deterrence and defense in the Arctic.”
“I am first and foremost in Greenland today to show our strong Danish support for the Greenlandic people. It’s a very difficult time, everyone can see that,” Frederiksen said after landing in Nuuk.
Danish PM Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Trump’s Threats
This week, Trump announced that a “framework” has been set to acquire Greenland, adding that he would lift tariffs on European nations that stood against his plan to purchase the island.
“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations,” Trump said on Truth Social.
Moreover, Trump that officials are currently discussing issues related to the Golden Dome, with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff expected to lead negotiations on behalf of his team.
Trump has recently intensified his campaign to take control of Greenland from fellow NATO ally Denmark, warning of punitive tariffs against nations that oppose his attempts.
In response, the European Union began to consider retaliatory measures, sparking concerns over a fresh transatlantic trade clash.
“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” Trump said in response to a reporter’s question.
Trump has recently dropped his threats to impose 10% tariffs on allies resisting his Greenland ambitions following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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