US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may use different strategies to acquire Greenland. His remarks come despite growing concern from European leaders over his repeated statements about taking control of the Danish territory.
When reporters asked Trump how far he was willing to go, just before he left for the World Economic Forum in Davos, he gave a brief response. “You’ll find out,” he said.
He also signalled that discussions were already underway. “We have a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland, and I think things are going to work out pretty well,” Trump added.
Denmark warns of NATO fallout
Denmark has cautioned that Trump’s threats could put the entire NATO alliance at risk if he moves ahead with any aggressive action. The warning came as tensions rose between the US and its European partners.
Over the weekend, Trump announced plans to impose fresh tariffs on several European countries. These include Britain, France and Germany, all of which sent troops to Greenland as a show of support for Denmark.
‘NATO will be very happy,’ Trump claims
Despite the concerns, Trump insisted that NATO would ultimately support his plans. However, he did not explain how this outcome would be achieved.
“I think that we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we’re going to be very happy," Trump told reporters.
He also repeated his long-standing argument about Greenland’s strategic value. “We need it for national security and even world security is very important,” he said.
Trump added that any agreement would benefit all sides. “I think something is going to happen that’s going to be very good for everybody. Nobody’s done more for NATO than I have, as I have, as I said before, in every way.”
Trump says Greenlanders would welcome US control
Trump also claimed that the people of Greenland would be eager to become part of the United States. This view contrasts sharply with opinions expressed by local political parties and residents, who have publicly opposed any US takeover.
“I haven’t spoken to them. When I speak to them, I’m sure they’ll be thrilled,” Trump said.
Security concerns drive US interest
Trump has repeatedly argued that the US needs Greenland to prevent rival powers from gaining influence in the Arctic. He has warned that Russia or China could attempt to seize the island as climate change opens up new Arctic shipping routes.
However, neither Russia nor China has made any claim on Greenland. Denmark has also said that China has no major investments on the island and has not recently deployed any warships there.
