Denmark, Greenland Firm on Sovereignty After Trump's Tariff Reversal
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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 23:47
Denmark, Greenland Firm on Sovereignty After Trump's Tariff Reversal
- •Denmark and Greenland assert sovereignty is non-negotiable following Trump's reversal on tariffs aimed at pressuring for US control over Greenland.
- •US President Donald Trump claimed an agreement on an "Arctic security framework" with NATO head, seeking "total military access" to Greenland.
- •Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen expressed guarded relief but lacked concrete details on the alleged deal, emphasizing respectful dialogue.
- •Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Arctic security is a NATO matter and Denmark will not negotiate its sovereignty.
- •NATO spokesperson clarified that Secretary General Mark Rutte did not propose any sovereignty compromise, with future talks focusing on preventing Russian and Chinese influence.
Why It Matters: Denmark and Greenland firmly reject negotiating sovereignty despite Trump's tariff reversal and Arctic security claims.
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