Trump, Greenland
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The U.S. administration's willingness to entertain using military force to take Greenland has deeply rattled fellow NATO members.
President Donald Trump continued his threats towards Greenland on Friday, as he insisted that if the United States did not act Russia or China would occupy it in the future.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Investors have piled fresh bets on gold and European defence stocks in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, fearing a geopolitical rift that could end NATO,
President Trump has restated his intent to "take over" Greenland. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rebecca Pincus {PINK-uss} of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about why Greenland is so important.
Trump allies have cited the island's continued role in missile defense infrastructure, accusing Denmark of leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian and Chinese influence.
In addition to political resistance, Greenland’s mineral riches and strategic position would come at a steep cost for the U.S.
Greenland's party leaders rejected President Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland's future must be decided by its people.
The senator's comments come after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would "do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not."
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Greenland and says Washington must take control of the strategically located island
The president's advisers would tell him the move would spell real danger for American interests, the former UK ambassador to the US believes.
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