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DAVOS, Switzerland — President Trump reiterated his determination to take control of Greenland from Denmark during a combative speech at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday — but seemingly ruled out force to do so.
Why it matters: European allies have been bracing for a clash with Trump over Greenland this week in the Swiss Alps.

While there was some hope a market wobble could convince Trump to deescalate, he made very clear that wouldn't happen.
  • "It's the United States alone that can protect this giant piece of land, this giant piece of ice, develop it and improve it," Trump said, saying the U.S. was a "great power" and arguing Denmark simply wasn't.
What they're saying: Trump said that if the U.S. decided to take Greenland by force it would be "unstoppable," but "I don't want to use force. I won't use force. All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland."
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You can never trust a single word he says.
 
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Greenland: Trump signals deal, rolls back tariff threats

US President Donald Trump calls announced framework for a deal on Greenland "complex" as details remain unclear. DW has the latest.
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Renegotiating the 1951 treaty, which has been pointed out was a post WWII treaty that basically gave Trump everything he could want, minus actual ownership.
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Denmark 'can't negotiate its own sovereignty' says PM as Trump pushes to renegotiate 1951 treaty

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As sources familiar with talks between US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte say Denmark and the US are set to renegotiate a 1951 Greenland defense agreement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the issue of Arctic security concerns the whole of NATO.

In a statement released Thursday, Frederiksen voiced approval for discussions on the issue, adding that she remains in close contact with Rutte.

The prime minister said she is interested in continued dialogue on all aspects of Arctic security — including the so-called "Golden Dome" missile defense system — as long as this is "done with respect for our territorial integrity."

Frederiksen's statement confirmed that Denmark is willing to negotiate on security, investment and economic issues, but she added, "we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty" while noting that only Denmark and Greenland can make decisions on the kingdom and territory.


WATCH: Analyst on Trump's Greenland threats, 'Damage has been done'

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Sardines said:
It would be funny (in a very not funny way) if Trump decided to use the military to take Greenland only to have given the order to attack Iceland and we end up conquering Iceland instead and afterwards Trump tries to trade Iceland for Greenland like they're Pokémon cards.
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All we really need to do is take trump on a plane to alaska and when he arrives have the governor of alaska pretend they are the president of greenland and then have them sign some fake made up documents saying that trump is acquiring greenland and then give him a medal or a trophy or something and we could move past this.
 
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