France, Allies Plan Response to US Greenland Ambitions Amid Trump's Renewed Threat
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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 16:06
France, Allies Plan Response to US Greenland Ambitions Amid Trump's Renewed Threat
- •France is collaborating with European partners on a response plan if the US acts on President Trump's renewed ambition to acquire Greenland.
- •Trump has reiterated his desire to control Greenland, citing its strategic military importance and Denmark's perceived inaction.
- •The White House confirmed discussions on acquisition options, including military use, despite European objections.
- •French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ruled out a military invasion of Greenland.
- •Denmark and Greenland have rejected acquisition offers and disputed US claims of Russian/Chinese vessels stalking Greenlandic waters.
Why It Matters: Europe unites against Trump's Greenland ambitions, emphasizing diplomacy over military action.
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