President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland to the U.S., citing national defense and security.

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on multiple U.S. countries in Europe have jeopardized a key trade deal with the European Union (EU) as the president’s quest to “acquire” Greenland deepens the ugly rift between Washington and some of its closest allies.

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump’s ongoing threats to acquire Greenland by anymeans necessary have led to strong division within his own party and anger across Europe.

Denmark's foreign minister said the closed-door meeting was a "frank but also constructive" discussion. He said a high-level working group would be formed "to explore if we can find a common way forward.

In recent days, Trump has continued to express his desire to claim Greenland for the United States. The island is currently an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the U.S.