Trump clashes with Denmark’s PM over Greenland and threatens tariffs in Arctic land row Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a furious tirade against Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen as the two clashed over the future of Greenland.
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Mr Trump has said on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The president is said to be eager to acquire the land to establish a base in the Arctic region, aiming to counter potential threats from Russia and China.
The new US president has wasted no time in his bid to acquire the territory, despite the Scandinavian country insisting it is not for sale.
It is considered a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark, which is status that also applies to the Faroe Islands, and has had self rule since 2009.
