Denmark's foreign minister has stated that there is a 'fundamental disagreement' with the US over Greenland after talks at the White House. Lars Lokke Rasmussen remarked that the meeting with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio was 'frank but constructive,' yet made it clear that US President Trump’s desire to 'conquer' Greenland is 'totally unacceptable.' Despite ongoing tensions, a high-level working group has been established to seek a compromise regarding the autonomous Danish territory. The US is interested in Greenland for its resource potential and strategic location, but Denmark and Greenland have reiterated their limits regarding cooperation. Allies in Europe, including Sweden and Germany, have already pledged support to ensure Denmark's security in light of increasing global geopolitical tensions.
Denmark and US Clash Over Greenland's Future
Denmark and US Clash Over Greenland's Future
Tensions rise as Denmark's foreign minister declares 'fundamental disagreement' with the US regarding President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
In a meeting at the White House, Denmark's foreign minister expressed a significant disagreement with US officials over President Trump's ongoing interest in acquiring Greenland. While the talks were described as 'frank but constructive,' Denmark emphasized that any thought of 'conquering' Greenland was unacceptable. The discussions ended without major breakthroughs, yet both parties agreed to form a working group to address concerns surrounding the resource-rich territory. The situation has drawn support from other European allies offering military cooperation with Denmark to bolster security in the region.
