Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Trump Pushes for Greenland Control
President Trump wants to control Greenland because he thinks it's important for security.
He had a call with the NATO chief and plans to talk about it at a big meeting in Davos.
Trump is also threatening to put taxes on things from Europe unless they agree to sell Greenland.
But Europe and Denmark say Greenland isn't for sale and are upset about the taxes.
Lots of people in Greenland are protesting because they don't want to be controlled by the U.S. Trump says he might even use the military to take Greenland, but his friends in Europe think that's a bad idea and want to talk instead.
Trump considers Greenland vital for national and global security and plans to discuss it at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He threatened to impose tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, unless they agree to sell Greenland.
European leaders and Greenland's population reject the idea of selling Greenland and have threatened retaliatory measures.
Nearly 10% of Greenland's population protested against Trump's threats, waving flags and chanting "Greenland is not for sale."
Trump has not ruled out using military force to take control of Greenland, while allies emphasize the importance of diplomatic solutions.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Rutte, European Leaders, Greenland's population
- What
- Trump's push to acquire Greenland, diplomatic tensions, and economic threats
- When
- Ongoing, with key events in January 2026
- Where
- Greenland, Paris, Davos, Switzerland, Brussels
- Why
- Trump views Greenland as vital for national and global security, while allies reject the idea of selling the territory
Trump's Stance
Allies' Stance
Greenland's Importance
Trump's Stance
Trump argues Greenland is vital for national and global security due to its strategic location and mineral deposits, and that the U.S. must control it to counter China and Russia.
Allies' Stance
Allies, including Denmark and NATO members, assert that Greenland is not for sale and is already protected under NATO's collective security pact.
Tariffs and Trade
Trump's Stance
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, unless they agree to sell Greenland, using economic leverage to achieve his goals.
Allies' Stance
European leaders view the tariffs as coercive and have threatened retaliatory measures, including tariffs on U.S. goods and potential restrictions on American firms operating in Europe.
Military Action
Trump's Stance
Trump has not ruled out using military force to take control of Greenland, suggesting that the U.S. could act unilaterally if necessary.
Allies' Stance
Allies, including the UK and Denmark, have downplayed the likelihood of military action, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions and calm discussion.
- Participants
- Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Rutte, European Leaders
- Platform
- Truth Social
- Meeting Proposal
- G7 meeting in Paris after Davos
- Dinner Invitation
- Paris on Thursday
- Source of Information
- Screenshots of messages
- Tariffs Threatened
- 10% from February 1, 2026, 25% from June 1, 2026
- Protest in Greenland
- Nearly 10% of Greenland's population protested against Trump's threats
- US Military Presence
- Pituffik Space Base in Greenland with around 200 personnel
Sources
Trump shares messages from France’s Macron offering G7 meeting after Davos
Trump's "Very Good" Call With NATO Secretary General Over Greenland
Denmark Rushes More Troops To Greenland After Trump Threatens Tariffs And Control | Watch
What a break with Europe means for the American economy
Greenland takeover: Trump stresses ‘peace through strength’, calls NATO chief, agrees to hold key meeting in Davos
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On France, Shares Macron's Private Message
Trump links Greenland stance to Nobel snub, says 'peace no longer obligation'
Greenland Vital for Global Security, No Going Back: Trump to NATO Chief
Trump to hold Greenland meeting at Davos after ‘very good’ call with Nato chief Rutte
China invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Trump threatens France with 200% tariffs, shares Macron’s message saying ‘don’t understand what you’re doing on Greenland’
Trump shares Macron message offering G7 summit, questioning Greenland tactics
Trump posts screenshots of Macron’s text messages, questioning Greenland tactics. ‘I don’t understand’
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace
Trump Posts AI-Generated Photo Showing Greenland, Canada As Part of US
Russia Not Yet Invited To Proposed G7 Meeting In Paris: Kremlin
Trump Says Wouldn't Join Paris G7 Meeting Suggested By Macron
After Leaking Private Texts, Trump Snubs Macron’s Proposed G7-Format Meet On Greenland
Trump Says Wouldn't Join G7 Meeting in Paris Suggested by Macron
