FILE - Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk, Greenland, on  March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File)
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Denmark, US Disagree on Greenland's Future; Working Group Formed

  • Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with US Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss Greenland.
  • A "fundamental disagreement" persists regarding US President Donald Trump's desire for a US takeover of Greenland, which Denmark opposes.
  • Both sides agreed to establish a high-level working group to explore common ground, address US security concerns, and respect Denmark's territorial integrity.
  • Polls indicate strong US voter opposition to acquiring Greenland by military force, with mixed views on purchasing it.
  • US Special Envoy Jeff Landry plans to engage directly with Greenlanders, despite Trump's confrontational stance on the island's future.

Why It Matters: Denmark and the US remain at odds over Greenland's status but will form a working group to find a resolution.

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