Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump has predicted that Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office in January 2029. He has consistently pushed to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it is vital for US national security to prevent adversaries like Russia and China from taking it. This ambition has strained America's relationship with European allies, who view it as a threat to Greenlanders' sovereignty. Trump previously threatened 10 per cent tariffs on goods from European allies, including Denmark, to force a deal, though he later backed down after a meeting with the NATO chief. Despite Trump's continued fixation on controlling Greenland, prediction markets indicate a low probability of the US acquiring the territory before 2027 or even by the end of his potential term in 2029. In fullTrump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves officeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump reiterates Greenland takeover threat despite backlash
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump has predicted that Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office in January 2029. He has consistently pushed to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it is vital for US national security to prevent adversaries like Russia and China from taking it. This ambition has strained America's relationship with European allies, who view it as a threat to Greenlanders' sovereignty. Trump previously threatened 10 per cent tariffs on goods from European allies, including Denmark, to force a deal, though he later backed down after a meeting with the NATO chief. Despite Trump's continued fixation on controlling Greenland, prediction markets indicate a low probability of the US acquiring the territory before 2027 or even by the end of his potential term in 2029. In fullTrump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves officeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
