Denmark, US Disagree on Greenland's Future; Working Group Formed

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CNBC TV18•15-01-2026, 09:07
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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