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Trump once again reaffirms his position on Greenland, stating that "there's no turning back."


Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has once again confirmed his intentions regarding Greenland, stating on his social media page that "there is no going back" and that this region is "extremely necessary." This was reported by the BBC.

During a press conference at the White House, journalists asked Trump what measures he is willing to take to realize his idea of acquiring Greenland. The President responded mysteriously: "You'll find out soon."

Meanwhile, at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, expressed concerns about a "shift towards a lawless world," while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted that "the old order will not return."

Trump plans to arrive in Davos on Wednesday, where he has "numerous meetings regarding Greenland" scheduled.

During his press conference, he also noted that "everything will be fine in Greenland."

When asked by the BBC whether he is willing to pay for Greenland, even if it leads to the collapse of NATO, Trump replied: "No one has done more for NATO than I have," adding that "NATO will be satisfied, and so will we." He emphasized that this is necessary for global security.

However, he previously expressed doubts about NATO's support for the U.S. in critical situations.

“I’m sure we will help NATO, but I doubt they will help us,” he said.

Currently, NATO has 32 member states, and the U.S. is one of the 12 founding countries.

According to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, an armed attack against any member of the organization is considered an attack against all.

Trump does not rule out the possibility of using military force to seize Greenland. In response to a question from NBC News about the potential use of force for this, he simply said: "No comment."

The Minister of Industry and Natural Resources of Greenland, Naaja Nathanielsen, noted in an interview with BBC Newsnight that the residents of Greenland are "puzzled" by Trump's demands.

“We do not want to become Americans, and we have made that clear,” Nathanielsen emphasized.

“What value do you place on our culture and our right to determine our future?” she added.

The first day of the forum in Davos also featured a speech by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, who stated that Europe is "fully committed" to ensuring security in the Arctic.

She emphasized that this goal can only be achieved through joint efforts and called the additional tariffs proposed by Trump a "mistake."

The President of the United States announced that starting February 1, he will impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from eight European countries if they speak out against his intentions regarding Greenland.

Von der Leyen added that the European Union fully supports Greenland and Denmark, emphasizing that their sovereignty is "not up for discussion."

This position was also supported by Mark Carney, who stated that Canada is firmly committed to Article 5 of NATO, which states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

“We fully support Greenland and Denmark and their right to determine the future of Greenland,” Carney added.

Macron, in his speech, expressed a preference for "respect for bullies" and "the rule of law of cruelty."

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after Macron reportedly rejected an invitation to join the "Peace Council" of Gaza.

The French President condemned the "endless imposition of new tariffs" as "fundamentally unacceptable," especially when used to pressure territorial sovereignty.

Macron also called on the EU to consider retaliatory measures against American tariffs, including the creation of a counter-coercion tool dubbed the "trade bazooka."

According to reports from the international trade committee, the European Parliament plans to suspend the ratification of a trade agreement with the U.S. concluded in July, which will also escalate tensions in U.S.-European relations.

When asked how he currently assesses his relationships with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump replied that he had not spoken to them since his social media post, which hinted at his criticism of the UK regarding the Chagos Islands deal.

“No, I haven’t talked to them, but I think we get along very well,” Trump said. “Overall, they have always treated me well. They get a little strict when I’m not around, but when I’m there, they are very kind, and, you know, I like both of them.”
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