President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations with NATO allies could ease tensions over Greenland, saying the United States and its partners would reach an agreement acceptable to all sides.
Speaking ahead of his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said he believed a deal could be reached that would satisfy both NATO and the United States.
He again stressed that Greenland was vital to US national security and declined to rule out any measures to bring the island under American control. “You’ll find out,” he said when asked how far he was willing to go.
Trump confirmed that a number of meetings on Greenland had been scheduled during the Davos summit, although he did not name the participants. He has previously said talks involving the United States and European parties would take place alongside the forum.
The Republican president has repeatedly stated his desire to bring Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, under US control. His remarks have drawn criticism across Europe, with NATO allies voicing support for Denmark and Greenland.
In response, Trump warned that the United States would impose punitive tariffs from 1 February to pressure those opposing a sale of the Arctic island.
Addressing concerns about opposition among Greenland’s population, Trump said he believed residents would welcome closer ties with the United States, adding: “When I speak to them, I’m sure they’ll be thrilled.”
