Summary
President Donald Trump has announced that he is negotiating for the U.S. to gain "total access" to Greenland, a territory of Denmark located in the Arctic, at no cost. He discussed the importance of Greenland for U.S. national security during talks with NATO, while emphasizing that any agreement would not involve military action.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants the U.S. to have "total access" to Greenland without any cost.
- Greenland is a self-governing territory part of Denmark, located in the Arctic.
- Trump had earlier thought about tariffs on European allies but later decided not to impose them.
- Denmark does not want to give up its sovereignty over Greenland.
- Trump said a piece of a missile defense system might be placed in Greenland.
- Trump stated the deal is primarily for U.S. security and would not use military force.
- Denmark and Greenland do not support the idea of U.S. control over Greenland.
- Talks with NATO have focused on current and future security concerns in the Arctic.
