# Arctic
Latest news and articles about Arctic
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Brussels Convenes Emergency Summit as EU Grapples with US Rhetoric on Greenland
EU leaders convened an emergency summit in Brussels on January 22 to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Greenland made at Davos and related statements. The meeting underlines growing European sensitivity to unilateral U.S. rhetoric on geopolitically sensitive issues and could accelerate EU measures to bolster Arctic policy, regional partnerships, and transatlantic diplomacy.
Trump’s Retreat on Tariffs Leaves Greenland Dispute Unresolved and Europe Uneasy
President Trump withdrew planned tariffs on eight European countries after saying he and Western partners had sketched a framework on Greenland that covers defence and mining. European leaders welcomed the de‑escalation but remain alarmed: the episode raises fundamental questions about Greenlandic sovereignty, NATO’s role, and the resilience of the transatlantic alliance.
Trump Demands 'Immediate' Talks to Buy Greenland at Davos, Deepening Rift with Europe
At Davos, President Trump demanded immediate talks to purchase Greenland, calling it a U.S. "core national security interest" while insisting he would not use force. His remarks, including a disputed claim that the U.S. once owned Greenland, heightened tensions with Denmark and Europe and raised fresh questions about NATO cohesion and Arctic geopolitics.
Trump Renounces Force but Revives 'Buy Greenland' Gambit, Deepening Transatlantic Strain
At Davos President Trump said he would not use force to seize Greenland but pressed to negotiate a purchase and suspended planned tariffs on several European countries after talks about an Arctic framework. Denmark and the EU reacted with alarm: Copenhagen rejects the idea of transferring Greenland, Greenland issued civil‑defense guidance, and Brussels convened an emergency summit to consider a unified response.
Trump Says NATO Has Agreed Arctic Framework on Greenland, Pauses Feb. 1 Tariffs
President Trump said he and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte agreed on a framework for Arctic cooperation focused on Greenland and has paused tariffs due February 1. NATO confirmed productive discussions on Arctic security, but concrete details and buy‑in from Denmark and Greenland remain unclear.
Canada Simulates a U.S. 'Invasion' and Backs Denmark on Greenland — A Warning Shot at Washington
Canada has simulated a hypothetical U.S. military incursion and publicly backed Denmark and Greenland amid concerns about growing American assertiveness. Ottawa’s actions are meant as both a deterrent and a diplomatic signal that it will defend sovereignty despite deep ties to Washington.
Trump Suspends Europe Tariffs After Announcing a ‘Framework’ Deal on Greenland With NATO Link
President Trump announced he will not impose planned tariffs on eight European NATO members after saying he and allied officials reached a ‘‘framework’’ agreement on Greenland. The framework, which remains vague, could involve US mineral rights and participation in a US missile-defence project while negotiators from the administration engage with NATO and allied counterparts.
Canada Conducts First-Ever Military Model of a U.S. Incursion, Signalling Arctic and Alliance Uncertainty
Canada’s military has for the first time modelled a hypothetical U.S. incursion — explicitly as a theoretical exercise rather than an operational plan — while considering sending troops to a Denmark-led exercise in Greenland. The twin moves reflect growing anxiety about Arctic competition and the unpredictability of allied behaviour, and they underscore Ottawa’s shift toward broader contingency planning.
Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland with Up to 1,000 Troops as Arctic Tensions Rise
Denmark plans to deploy up to 1,000 combat troops to Greenland in 2026, expanding current rotations that already include Danish and allied forces. The deployment is a response to rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic and seeks to bolster deterrence, readiness and allied cooperation while raising questions about militarisation and local political impact.
Trump Refuses to Rule Out Seizing Greenland by Force, Provoking Danish Resolve and Arctic Alarm
President Trump said he would not rule out seizing Greenland by force, reviving a controversial claim to take sovereignty from Denmark. Copenhagen has responded with firm political statements, troop deployments and a readiness for trade retaliation, escalating tensions over the strategic Arctic island.
Canada Simulates a U.S. 'Invasion' and Backs Denmark over Greenland — A Quiet Recalibration of North American Ties
Canada has simulated a U.S. military “invasion” scenario and publicly backed Denmark on Greenland, reflecting growing anxiety in Ottawa about American strategic ambitions in the Western Hemisphere and the Arctic. The exercises are meant as both preparedness and political signaling that Canada will defend its sovereignty and push back against perceived U.S. unilateralism.
Canada Simulates a U.S. 'Invasion' and Backs Denmark Over Greenland — A New Signal to Washington
Canada has conducted a rare military simulation of a hypothetical U.S. invasion while publicly backing Denmark and Greenland against renewed American interest in the island. Ottawa’s actions reflect growing concern about U.S. strategic behaviour in the Western Hemisphere and a drive to assert sovereignty and strategic autonomy without breaking alliance ties.