Trump Says U.S. And NATO Will Reach Agreement On Greenland Soon
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President Donald Trump expressed optimism Tuesday that the United States and NATO will soon reach an agreement over Greenland, the Arctic territory of NATO member Denmark.
Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump emphasized the deal would satisfy both sides.
“I think that we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we're going to be very happy, but we need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security,” Trump said.
Trump has also shared AI-generated images on social media depicting himself planting a U.S. flag on Greenland, highlighting the high-profile and unconventional approach to the Arctic region.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautioned against yielding to pressure, emphasizing respect for international law and multilateral agreements. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed opposition to U.S. tariffs related to Greenland.
White House officials defended the administration’s strategy. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said tariffs are a legitimate tool for protecting national security, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick noted past trade disputes with Europe ultimately resolved successfully.
Trump’s renewed tariff threats have rattled global markets. On Tuesday, U.S. stock indexes closed sharply lower, while Treasury yields rose amid uncertainty over trade and Arctic security negotiations.
Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump emphasized the deal would satisfy both sides.
“I think that we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we're going to be very happy, but we need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security,” Trump said.
Trump has also shared AI-generated images on social media depicting himself planting a U.S. flag on Greenland, highlighting the high-profile and unconventional approach to the Arctic region.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautioned against yielding to pressure, emphasizing respect for international law and multilateral agreements. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed opposition to U.S. tariffs related to Greenland.
White House officials defended the administration’s strategy. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said tariffs are a legitimate tool for protecting national security, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick noted past trade disputes with Europe ultimately resolved successfully.
Trump’s renewed tariff threats have rattled global markets. On Tuesday, U.S. stock indexes closed sharply lower, while Treasury yields rose amid uncertainty over trade and Arctic security negotiations.
