United States president Donald Trump reported on Wednesday that a preliminary agreement was reached on the future of Greenland. Although he himself did not supply any specifics, the negotiating scenes began to uncover American media.
Trump stated that during a "unbelievably constructive" gathering with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, which took place at the margins of the planet economical Forum in Davos, the foundations of a broader agreement covering not only Greenland but the full Arctic region have been developed.
As the U.S. president pointed out in the entry on the fact Social platform, the planned solution, if yet approved, is intended to benefit both the United States and all the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance. Trump announced at the same time that he would resign from imposing duties on countries opposed to his demands to increase American control of Greenland as a consequence of advancement in talks. These tariffs were to enter into force on 1 February. He besides added that parallel talks are underway on the alleged Golden Dome in the context of Greenland, and further information is to be provided as negotiations progress.
Although the White home did not uncover details of the findings, its own information in this case was published by the fresh York Times. The Journal, citing 3 highly placed officials acquainted with the negotiations, states that a compromise is being considered on Denmark's transfer to the United States of America of sovereignty over tiny areas of Greenland. In these areas, the U.S. could deploy their military installations.
According to the newspaper, this solution would match the position of British military bases in Cyprus, which function as overseas territories of the United Kingdom.
NYT journalists tried to get additional explanations from NATO representatives, but they did not receive an answer. White home spokesperson Karoline Leavitt besides refused to give details, stating that they would be revealed only after the formal conclusion of negotiations by all parties.
As she stressed, if the agreement is adopted – and president Trump hopes for specified a script – the United States will accomplish its long-term strategical objectives for Greenland at comparatively low costs.
In consequence to U.S. advances, the Danish retirement fund AkademikerPension announced withdrawal from US government bonds, the full value of which is around $100 million. This decision is intended to be a form of opposition to the United States' plans to take over Greenland. The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to these announcements without much excitement, stating that Denmark, like its investments in the US market, does not play a crucial role.
Let us remind you that in 2019 we wrote about Greenland's acquisition of Greenland:
Mr X: GREENLAND FOR SALE
