Trump's Greenland Deal Framework Sparks Tensions

“We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on 1 February.”

“People thought I would use force, but I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force. So we want that piece of ice for world protection. You can say 'Yes', and we will be very appreciative, and you can say 'No,' and we will remember.”

“My nerves are in flight or fight…. I try to calm myself down, take it easy, take it easy, but it’s difficult”

“It’s as if we cannot go near this conversation now. It’s such a dilemma.”

“Now they’re trying to use the narrative, ‘If you talk to the Americans, you are a traitor,’”

“Who’s supposed to talk to them if whoever talks to them is a traitor? What should we do? Should we stop following the international rule-based order? No”

“We Europeans, we Germans, know how precious the trust is on which NATO rests. In an age of great powers, the United States, too, will depend on this trust. It is their — and our — decisive competitive advantage.”

“Despite all the frustration and anger of recent months, let us not be too quick to write off the transatlantic partnership.”

“We cannot negotiate on sovereignty, identity, borders, or democracy; this is a question of the world order, the worst may still be ahead of us, and if someone starts a trade war with Europe, we will, of course, respond. This is a dark chapter we are finding ourselves in.”

“You can be assured, absolutely.”

“It's just threats... but it's better to be ready than not ready.”

“The goal of our opponents, who have different thoughts, is to divide us”

“It’s not good for our health, the stress! Americans need to understand that we are not for sale”

“We should always center the Greenlandic people in this conversation, not which two powers we’re supposed to choose between. We have to center international law”