Trump first floated the idea of a U.S. takeover of Greenland in 2019 during his first term in office, although he faces opposition in Washington, including from within his own party.
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Moneycontrol13-01-2026, 16:47

Denmark, Greenland to Meet Vance, Rubio Amid Trump's Greenland Takeover Threats

  • Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • The meeting comes amid President Donald Trump's renewed push to take control of the Arctic island of Greenland.
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt requested the meeting with Rubio.
  • JD Vance will host the meeting at the White House, indicating high-level U.S. engagement.
  • Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, has been moving towards independence since 1979.

Why It Matters: Denmark and Greenland seek direct talks with U.S. officials regarding Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.

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