Overview
- Trump said Denmark cannot protect Greenland, predicted little resistance to his plan, and agreed to convene talks with various parties at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- He reiterated that Greenland is of “primary” national and global security importance and confirmed tariffs of 10% on multiple European countries from February 1, rising to 25% in June until a U.S. acquisition is reached.
- Denmark’s foreign minister said recent allied deployments to Greenland are a Danish‑led reconnaissance effort addressing security concerns, argued that pressure will not secure U.S. control, and noted a new high‑level working group for ongoing talks.
- The Danish parliament’s defense committee chair warned that any U.S. military attempt to seize the island would mean war with Denmark and emphasized that Greenland’s roughly 57,000 residents do not want U.S. rule.
- Britain’s i Paper reported some NATO partners have curtailed open intelligence sharing with Washington over potential misuse, as the U.S. deputy UN envoy urged world leaders to take Trump’s statements seriously.