US President Donald Trump has said there was no going back on his bid to take control of Greenland, warning that the extent of his actions would become clear in due course.
Speaking at a news conference, President Trump was reported as insisting that the territory was vital for global security and that matters would work out pretty well, even as he questioned whether Nato allies would come to the United States’ aid if required.
He also declined to rule out the use of force, replying no comment when asked directly, while maintaining that Nato would ultimately be satisfied with his position.
The remarks drew strong reactions from allies, with European and Canadian leaders stressing that Greenland’s sovereignty was non-negotiable. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reported as saying the EU stood in full solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed unwavering support for Nato’s collective defence principle.
French President Emmanuel Macron also warned against a world without rules, criticising the use of tariffs as leverage over territorial sovereignty, as tensions between Washington and its allies continued to escalate ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
In a related development, President Donald Trump has said he has a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland as he heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos, although his arrival is expected to be delayed after Air Force One turned back due to a minor electrical issue. At a White House news conference yesterday, President Trump was reported as saying the extent of his determination to acquire Greenland would become clear, responding you’ll find out when asked how far he was prepared to go.