Trump says action to be taken to eliminate Russian threat in Greenland
The announcement follows a phone call on Sunday between Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, during which they discussed security concerns in Greenland and the wider Arctic. Rutte noted that discussions will continue and said he looked forward to meeting Trump in Davos later this week.
Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is strategically important due to its location, mineral resources, and perceived activity from Russia and China. On Saturday, Trump also announced tariffs of 10% on imports from eight European nations—including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—rising to 25% in June, in response to their opposition to US control of the island.
The eight nations issued a joint statement denouncing the proposed tariffs and reaffirming their commitment to Arctic security. The Kremlin reiterated Greenland’s legal status as part of Denmark, calling the recent situation “very controversial,” with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating, “We proceed from the understanding that Greenland is a territory of the Kingdom of Denmark.”
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