Washington, DC [US], January 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has said that Greenland has not been able to keep what he described as “Russian threats” at bay despite warnings issued over the past two decades. In a post on X, the White House said NATO had been telling Denmark for 20 years that it needed to address the Russian threat in Greenland, but claimed Denmark had been unable to do so.
The statement came as Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are scheduled to meet this week in Davos, where the World Economic Forum begins on Monday. The remarks also follow Washington’s threat to impose 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and other European Union countries.
Rutte said he spoke with Trump on Sunday, local time, about the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic. He added that discussions on the matter would continue and confirmed that he would meet Trump later this week in Davos. Rutte did not provide details of the conversation.
Meanwhile, several European countries have expressed support and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland amid Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations unless the United States is allowed to acquire Greenland.
In a joint statement shared by Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom said that the exercise “Arctic Endurance” does not pose a threat to anyone and reaffirmed their full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.
The statement warned that the threat of tariffs undermines transatlantic relations and risks a dangerous downward spiral.
On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the United Kingdom and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland. In his post, Trump said the move was necessary for national security, citing China’s and Russia’s interest in the territory.
He offered to negotiate with the European nations but warned of escalating tariffs of 10 percent from February 1, 2026, and 25 percent from June 1, 2026, if a deal is not reached, saying it was “time for Denmark to give back” after years of US support. (ANI)
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