On January 21, answering the press, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that tensions surrounding Greenland will be resolved in a direction that satisfies both NATO and the US.
When asked about the risk of cracks in the alliance bloc, Mr. Trump emphasized: "We need Greenland for security purposes. This is very important for national security and even world security.
Regarding legal barriers, the US President said that he has prepared a contingency plan if the US Supreme Court rejects the tariff imposition order he just issued.
I will have to use other measures if necessary. We have alternative options, but the current mechanism is the best, strongest and fastest," Trump affirmed.
He also revealed that the working schedule at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week will include many sideline meetings surrounding the issue of Greenland's annexation.
When asked about the reaction of the Greenland people, Mr. Trump expressed confidence: "I have not spoken to them directly, but when I do, I am sure they will be very happy to join the United States.
Previously, on January 17, Mr. Trump announced on the social network Truth Social about applying a 10% tax on goods from 8 European countries, including the UK, Germany and France.
This decree takes effect from February 1 and the tax rate will increase to 25% on June 1. Mr. Trump announced that tariffs will be maintained until the parties reach an agreement on the US comprehensive acquisition of Greenland.
In terms of historical context, Greenland is currently the autonomous territory of Denmark. In 1951, the US and Denmark signed the Defense Agreement, in which the US pledged to protect the island from threats of aggression in addition to common commitments within NATO.
