Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Trump Says Greenland Deal Talks Progressing
President Trump says the US is talking to Denmark and Greenland about a deal for the US to have more control over Greenland.
He thinks it's a good idea for everyone, especially for keeping the US safe.
Denmark and Greenland say they won't sell the territory, but they're open to talking about working together on security.
Trump had threatened to put taxes on some European countries if they didn't agree, but he backed off after talking to NATO.
He also said the US won't use the military to take Greenland.
Everyone is now working together to figure out a deal.
US President Donald Trump says negotiations over Greenland are underway and nearing an agreement.
Denmark and Greenland have agreed to set up a working group to discuss Arctic security with the US.
Trump had threatened tariffs on European countries but later walked back the threats, mentioning a framework deal with NATO.
Denmark and Greenland have stated that the territory is not for sale but are open to security cooperation.
Trump seeks greater US control over Greenland to counter China and Russia in the Arctic and secure minerals and shipping routes.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Danish and Greenlandic officials, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
- What
- Negotiations over Greenland's security and potential US control
- When
- Talks ongoing, meeting on January 14
- Where
- Washington, Greenland, Denmark
- Why
- US seeks to counter China and Russia in the Arctic and secure minerals and shipping routes
- Key Participants
- US President Donald Trump, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, US Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Meeting Date
- January 14
- Working Group
- Established to discuss Greenland and Arctic security
- Tariff Threats
- Trump threatened tariffs on European countries, later walked back
- Trump's Stance
- Seeks greater US control over Greenland for national security
- Denmark and Greenland's Stance
- Territory not for sale, open to security cooperation talks
- Framework Deal
- Trump mentioned a framework deal with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
- Military Force
- Trump stated US would not use military force to acquire Greenland
