Danes Disturbed by Trump's Greenland Push – FT
According to a report from the Financial Times, Trump engaged in an “aggressive” conversation with the Prime Minister of Denmark regarding the future of Greenland last week. Read Full Article at RT.com for the complete details.
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reportedly had a “horrendous” conversation with US President Donald Trump regarding the acquisition of Greenland, according to officials speaking to the Financial Times. This discussion, characterized by aggressive pressure from Trump, caused panic in Copenhagen.
During a tense 45-minute phone call last week prior to Trump’s inauguration, Frederiksen reiterated Denmark's position that the island is not for sale, although she mentioned a willingness to explore expanded military cooperation. Unnamed European officials disclosed that the conversation "had gone very badly."
Sources described Trump’s demeanor as confrontational and "very firm," prompting one to state, “It was horrendous.” Another referred to the exchange as “a cold shower,” emphasizing a shift in tone, noting, “before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious, and potentially very dangerous.”
Officials expressed that the Danish side was left “utterly freaked out” by the discussion, which allegedly included threats of targeted tariffs against Denmark. Previously, European officials perceived Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland as a mere negotiation tactic aimed at enhancing US influence in the Arctic region and countering Russia and China; however, the call with Frederiksen undermined these assumptions.
Greenland, with a population of around 60,000, is an autonomous region of Denmark that has been self-governing since 1979 and hosts a US military base. Its strategic significance to NATO is underscored by its vital location in the Arctic, facilitating control over nearby shipping routes.
Trump had previously suggested the idea of purchasing Greenland in 2019 during his first term, but the proposal did not gain traction, with its government and Denmark both rejecting it. Since then, he has revived the notion, citing the territory’s significance for US national security.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has stated that while the island is amenable to cooperation with Washington, “we don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be a part of the US.”
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
During a tense 45-minute phone call last week prior to Trump’s inauguration, Frederiksen reiterated Denmark's position that the island is not for sale, although she mentioned a willingness to explore expanded military cooperation. Unnamed European officials disclosed that the conversation "had gone very badly."
Sources described Trump’s demeanor as confrontational and "very firm," prompting one to state, “It was horrendous.” Another referred to the exchange as “a cold shower,” emphasizing a shift in tone, noting, “before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious, and potentially very dangerous.”
Officials expressed that the Danish side was left “utterly freaked out” by the discussion, which allegedly included threats of targeted tariffs against Denmark. Previously, European officials perceived Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland as a mere negotiation tactic aimed at enhancing US influence in the Arctic region and countering Russia and China; however, the call with Frederiksen undermined these assumptions.
Greenland, with a population of around 60,000, is an autonomous region of Denmark that has been self-governing since 1979 and hosts a US military base. Its strategic significance to NATO is underscored by its vital location in the Arctic, facilitating control over nearby shipping routes.
Trump had previously suggested the idea of purchasing Greenland in 2019 during his first term, but the proposal did not gain traction, with its government and Denmark both rejecting it. Since then, he has revived the notion, citing the territory’s significance for US national security.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has stated that while the island is amenable to cooperation with Washington, “we don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be a part of the US.”
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
