Denmark’s prime minister has strongly rejected any suggestion that Greenland’s sovereignty can be traded or negotiated after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had agreed a “framework” with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on future cooperation involving Greenland at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Danish leader Mette Frederiksen made it clear that issues like security, investment and economic cooperation can be discussed, but sovereignty over Greenland is not open for negotiation — and only Denmark and Greenland themselves can make decisions about the territory’s political status.
Trump, who had earlier threatened tariffs and hinted at U.S. interest in greater control of the Arctic island, backed down from those economic threats and ruled out military action during the Davos meetings, focusing instead on broader Arctic security concerns. However, his references to a “deal” were disputed by both Danish officials and NATO, with Secretary-General Rutte saying Greenland’s status was not discussed in their talks.
