Trump Threatens Tariffs in Aggressive Push for Greenland, Citing National Security

Jan 24, 2025, 09:36 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, sparking a diplomatic crisis. In a recent 45-minute phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Trump reportedly became aggressive, insisting on U.S. control over Greenland and threatening tariffs on Denmark if the territory was not sold to the U.S. The call, described as 'horrendous' by sources, has left Denmark in 'crisis mode' as it grapples with the implications of Trump's demands. Trump's interest in Greenland stems from its strategic importance for U.S. national security, particularly in the context of competition with Russia and China in the Arctic region. Despite Trump's insistence, both Denmark and Greenland have maintained that the island is not for sale, with Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasizing the right of Greenland's residents to decide their future.