Greenland

Greenland

File photo of US President Donald Trump pointing on 15 June 2025. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing Greenland takeover

Trump said he “may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland,” describing the self-governing territory, which is controlled by Denmark, as vital for US national security.

A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim

The sun rises behind Greenland's flag in Nuuk's old harbor, Greenland, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Just one in five Americans support Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt prepare at the danish embassy for a meeting with the US Vice President JD Vance and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio that will take place at the White House, in Washington DC, US, January 14, 2026. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS

Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting

US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 13 January 2026. Photo: Reuters

NATO would be 'more formidable' with US control of Greenland, Trump says

European allies have supported Denmark against increased pressure from the US to annex its semi-autonomous island. Photo: UNB

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting

European allies have supported Denmark against increased pressure from the US to annex its semi-autonomous island. Photo: Collected via UNB

Greenland chooses Denmark over US amid Trump annexation threat

Members of the Danish armed forces practice looking for potential threats during a military drill as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, September 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo

European commissioner says US military takeover of Greenland would be end of NATO

A member of the French armed forces walks on ice during a military drill as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, 17 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

European commissioner says US military takeover of Greenland would be end of NATO

File photo of US President Donald Trump pointing on 15 June 2025. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Trump says US will take Greenland 'one way or the other'

Mette Frederiksen speaks to the media after the Social Democrats' party leader speech on the Main Stage during the People's Meeting 2024, Allinge, Bornholm, Denmark, June 14, 2024. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/Thomas Traasdahl via REUTERS/File Photo

Denmark warns of Greenland crisis as Trump renews threats to seize Arctic territory

On 16 June 2025, tourists paddled kayaks in the waters near Nuuk Cathedral in Nuuk, Greenland. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha, File)

Harsh climate, poor infrastructure stall rare earth mining in Greenland

Danish troops practice looking for potential threats during a military drill as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, 17 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

'We don't want to be Americans,' say Greenland's PM, leaders as they firmly reject Trump's push to acquire island