LONDON — European leaders hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose sanctions on nations that deployed small numbers of military forces to Greenland last week, as the president continues his push to acquire the Arctic territory. Trump said Saturday that a 10% tariff would be imposed on all goods sent […]
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‘Blackmail over Greenland’ and ‘Jenrick’s bizarre plot’
BBC The Observer headline declares “Blackmail over Greenland” after US President Donald Trump announced “rising tariffs on the UK and European allies until he gets control of the Danish territory”. A striking image of red-and-white Greenland flags waved by protesters in front of snow-capped hills dominates the front page. “Greenland is not for sale!” read […]
UK politicians condemn Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland | Greenland
British politicians and diplomats have condemned Donald Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries amid the continuing row over Greenland. The US president said the levies would apply from 1 February to Nato members – including the UK, France and Germany – who have deployed troops to the […]
How Greenland Is Reacting to Trump’s Threats
new video loaded: How Greenland Is Reacting to Trump’s Threats Our reporter Jeffrey Gettleman is on the ground in Greenland, seeing how people have reacted to Trump’s desire to take it over. He and our senior writer Katrin Bennhold discuss what Greenland means to the United States, Denmark and Greenlanders. By Katrin Bennhold, Jeffrey Gettleman, […]
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future | European Union News
France sends 15 soldiers, Germany 13. Norway, Sweden also participating to bolster security on Arctic island. Published On 15 Jan 202615 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Soldiers from France, Germany and other European countries have begun arriving in Greenland to help boost the Arctic island’s security after talks involving […]
Denmark Has ‘Fundamental Disagreement’ With U.S. Over Greenland
new video loaded: Denmark Has ‘Fundamental Disagreement’ With U.S. Over Greenland transcript Back transcript Denmark Has ‘Fundamental Disagreement’ With U.S. Over Greenland On Wednesday, Denmark and Greenland’s foreign ministers met with the Trump administration. President Trump urged the United States needs Greenland for national security purposes but both foreign officials argued Greenland is not up […]
‘Fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland : NPR
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt speak at a news conference at the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. John McDonnell/AP hide caption toggle caption John McDonnell/AP WASHINGTON — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after […]
Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other? | NATO News
The Trump administration has once again threatened to take control of Greenland either by acquiring it or through the use of military force to “deter our adversaries in the Arctic region.” Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, already hosts the Pituffik Space Base, which the US operates in coordination with Danish authorities. Both […]
White House says ‘all options’ on the table for Greenland : NPR
Homes covered by snow are seen from the sea in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP The White House is standing by President Trump’s interest in Greenland, saying “all options” are on the table as the administration weighs a potential acquisition of the territory that’s controlled by […]
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military
“We need Greenland,” Trump said at the weekend US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. The White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – was a “national security priority”. […]