January 18, 2026 Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.
January 18, 2026 Trump has not yet ‘shown his hand’ on Greenland as tariffs raise the stakes, foreign policy expert says Trump threatens tariffs on Denmark and European allies to pressure negotiations over Greenland acquisition, with rates potentially rising to 25% by June.
January 18, 2026 European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral' European leaders unite against Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition, warning of damage to transatlantic relations as tensions escalate.
January 17, 2026 Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans' Thousands marched in Greenland wearing "Make America Go Away" hats, rejecting Trump's purchase demands and tariff threats saying, "We are not interested in being Americans."
January 17, 2026 US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
January 16, 2026 Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and the "Golden Dome" missile defense system to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic.
January 16, 2026 Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
January 16, 2026 Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
January 15, 2026 Trump's Greenland takeover would likely entail enormous price tag: report President Donald Trump's Greenland proposal faces American opposition and strains NATO relations as European troops deploy amid the $700 billion acquisition plan.
January 15, 2026 Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland President Donald Trump warned China and Russia could seek influence in Greenland as Danish leaders push back on U.S. takeover, warning it would "end" NATO.