Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic
The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending on security around the island, following President Trump’s stated desire to have Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, as part of the U.S.
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Denmark increasing military spending amid Trump Greenland acquisition talk
Denmark this week announced a $2 billion security package for Greenland, making another large commitment to the defense of the Arctic nation as President Trump repeatedly calls to acquire the ...The Hill - 1d -
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.BBC News - 2d -
Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland
President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump ridicules Denmark and insists US will take Greenland
‘They put two extra dog sleds there . . . they thought that was protection,’ says US presidentFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump says Denmark will 'come along' on Greenland sale
President Trump said Denmark will “come along” on the potential sale of Greenland and emphasized the U.S. and others need the Arctic island to fortify international security in the region. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land
A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift
US president-elect’s gambit in the Arctic has unnerved Nuuk and left Copenhagen struggling to respondFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
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