U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed Greenland’s strategic importance for American security and NATO, in remarks that have drawn international attention.
In a series of statements, Trump said that the United States “needs Greenland for American national security purposes” and added that NATO “will become stronger and more effective with U.S. control over Greenland.” His remarks underscore Washington’s interest in increasing its influence in the Arctic region, which is rich in natural resources and occupies a key geostrategic position.
The statements come amid heightened European concerns over Arctic security.
In response, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that any threat to the sovereignty of a European nation would have “unprecedented consequences.” Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed the bloc’s commitment to Greenland, saying, “Our relationship with Greenland is strong, and its residents can rely on us.”
Trump’s remarks reflect broader geopolitical competition in the Arctic, where global powers are increasingly focused on security and resource interests. Analysts say the U.S. interest in Greenland could have implications for NATO dynamics and Arctic diplomacy.
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