U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that talks are underway with Denmark and Greenland over the future of the Arctic territory, adding that he believes Greenland “is going to want us” even as diplomatic negotiations continue.
Trump made the comment to reporters as part of discussions tied to broader talks at the Munich Security Conference, where U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have sought a diplomatic path through tensions sparked by Trump’s repeated push for greater U.S. influence over the strategically vital island. “We’re negotiating right now for Greenland,” Trump said, noting the importance of maintaining strong relations with European allies while pursuing those talks.
His remarks reflect an ongoing dispute that has drawn pushback from Denmark, Greenland’s leadership and other NATO members, who insist that Greenland’s sovereignty and decision-making remain with its people and Denmark.
At the same conference, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that talks with Greenland’s government and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio were “constructive” and that continued discussions would focus on shared interests, while emphasizing that Greenlanders would choose Denmark if forced to decide.
Trump’s comments come amid broader Arctic diplomacy, with NATO announcing a new “Arctic Sentry” initiative aimed at enhancing allied cooperation in the region following months of friction over Greenland.
