# Greenland
Latest news and articles about Greenland
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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.
Trump Dismisses Danish Objections Over Greenland Talk, Elevates NATO Figure in Diplomatic Jab
At Davos President Trump said Greenland is a U.S. "core national-security interest" and implied he would prioritise speaking with a NATO official over Denmark's foreign minister after Copenhagen refused to discuss selling Greenland. The exchange has prompted Danish rebukes, emergency EU consultations and renewed attention to Arctic geopolitics and alliance cohesion.
Trump Elevates Dutch Leader Over Danish Officials in Davos as Greenland Row Widens
At Davos, President Trump said he would prefer to discuss a potential U.S. purchase of Greenland directly with the Dutch leader present, downplaying Danish officials, as Copenhagen rejected any talks. The comments reignited diplomatic tension over Greenland’s strategic value, prompting swift EU consultations and underlining strains in transatlantic relations.
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.
Germany Says Active Force at 12-Year High as Arctic Pullback Exposes Gaps
Germany says its active military has grown to about 184,200 troops, the largest figure in 12 years, supported by rising defence budgets and a legal shift allowing extra borrowing for defence. Yet a swift withdrawal of a small Greenland deployment underscores that manpower and money still need to be translated into reliable, deployable capability.
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.
Greenland’s Premier Urges Caution as Arctic Tensions Rise — Says U.S. Use of Force Unlikely but Preparation Needed
Greenland’s premier said U.S. military seizure of the island is unlikely but warned that Nuuk must prepare for all scenarios, strengthen defence arrangements, and deepen cooperation with Denmark and European allies. He criticised a social-media image of an American flag on Greenland as disrespectful and cautioned against foreign-instigated political unrest.
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.