Trump Discusses Greenland Access
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, President Trump announced that the United States would gain “full access” to Greenland as a result of a “framework” agreement revealed a day earlier during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“We’re essentially talking about total access, although we’re still hashing out the details,” Trump said on Fox Business Network’s “Morning with Maria.”
“There’s no deadline, no limit,” he added.
The previous day, the president made it clear that he would not consider military force to annex Greenland, highlighting its importance for national security and its potential role in his proposed space-based missile defense system, referred to as the Golden Dome.
“It all comes down to Greenland. When things escalate, it funnels down to Greenland,” Trump explained to host Maria Bartiromo. “It’s incredibly valuable. It’s fantastic.”
While Trump has long expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, he has recently focused attention on Greenland’s current owner, Denmark, as well as other European nations.
Earlier this month, he had threatened to impose a 10% tariff on imports from Greenland starting February 1, exasperated by eight European countries sending troops to the island seemingly against U.S. interests.
However, following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday, Trump decided to suspend the proposed tariffs, announcing that the framework for the deal was now in place.
The specifics of this framework remain unclear, but reports indicate it may provide the U.S. with increased control over land where military installations are located, alongside a European commitment to bolster Arctic security.
When asked if this framework suggested the U.S. might eventually acquire Greenland, Trump responded: “I can’t say for certain, but it’s a possibility. Anything is possible.”
Several European officials have reiterated that Denmark retains control over the island.
Additionally, Trump issued a warning to Denmark regarding U.S. bonds held by Danish pension funds amid the ongoing Greenland negotiations. “If that occurs, we would face severe consequences. We hold all the cards,” he cautioned.
