[Official White House Photo by Molly Riley / Public Domain]
President Donald Trump has renewed his focus on the idea of acquiring Greenland, describing the pursuit on social media as “imperative” and stating there is “no going back.” The remarks have triggered concern among NATO allies and drawn criticism from European leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos.
When questioned by reporters at the White House about how far he would be willing to go to obtain the autonomous Danish territory, Trump responded, “You’ll find out.” He later suggested the situation would “work out pretty well,” while declining to comment when asked directly whether military force could be considered.
NATO Alliance Under Renewed Scrutiny
Trump’s comments have placed renewed attention on the NATO alliance, particularly its core principle of collective defense.
Article 5 Commitments Questioned
In public remarks, Trump questioned whether other NATO member states would fully uphold Article 5, the alliance’s mutual defense clause, if the United States required assistance.
“I know we’ll come to their rescue,” Trump said. “But I do question whether or not they’ll come to ours.” He also reiterated his view that “nobody has done more for NATO” than his administration and added that he believes alliance members would ultimately be “satisfied” with the outcome.
European Leaders Respond at Davos
European officials attending the World Economic Forum responded with a coordinated message emphasizing sovereignty and alliance unity.
European Union Position
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that European sovereignty is “non-negotiable” and expressed full solidarity with Greenland and Denmark. She also criticized the potential use of new tariffs in the dispute, describing such measures as “a mistake.”
Canada Reaffirms NATO Support
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed this position, calling Canada’s commitment to Article 5 “unwavering” and supporting Greenland’s right to self-determination.
France Warns of Broader Consequences
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered the strongest warning, cautioning against what he described as a potential “shift toward a world without rules.” He criticized the use of trade measures as leverage in territorial matters and emphasized the importance of international law and mutual respect.
His remarks followed Trump’s renewed threat to impose a 200% tariff on French wine.
Greenland’s Response From Nuuk
From Nuuk, Greenland’s Minister of Industry and Natural Resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, expressed concern about the situation and highlighted the perspective of the local population.
Speaking to the BBC, she said Greenlanders do not wish to become part of the United States and stressed the importance of cultural identity and the right to determine their own future.
What Comes Next
As President Trump prepares to travel to Davos where he has indicated discussions related to Greenland may take place the issue is shaping up as a significant diplomatic challenge.
The dispute now risks complicating transatlantic trade discussions and has raised broader questions about alliance trust, marking one of the most sensitive moments in U.S.-European relations in decades.
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