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Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Rose Garden Club Lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 6, 2026.

Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark

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Trump may tariff countries not supporting Greenland plan, Greenland FM in tears over 'pressure'

Modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare for military exercises, sent a strong message of support for Greenland's sovereignty.

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt (L) and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (R) arrive for a meeting with members of the Senate Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2026 in Washington.

Denmark wishes for 'common way forward' with Trump, President undeterred in quest for Greenland

The Danish FM clarified that any “ideas that would not respect [the] territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are unacceptable."

 Anti-MAGA cap "Nu det NUUK!" which is sold in the clothing store McKorman on Noerrebrogade, is displayed, in Copenhagen, Denmark January 13, 2026. The message "Nu er det NUUK!" and "Make America go away" is embroidered on the cap.

US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover

The delegation will be led by Democratic US Senator Chris Coons and will include Republican US Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin.

A Greenland flag (L) flies near the flag of Denmark on March 11, 2025, in Ilulissat, Greenland.

Germany warns Trump: International law applies to everyone, including US

"It is solely up to Denmark and Greenland to decide about Greenland's future. Territorial sovereignty and integrity must be respected," Klingbeil said.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil speaks during a budget debate at the lower house of parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, November 25, 2025.

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials next week to discuss US interest in Greenland

An acquisition of Greenland may give the United States more control over the Arctic region and an ability to counter aggression in a strategic region, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to brief senators on the situation in Venezuela, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, January 7, 2026.

Trump renews push for Greenland control, questioning Denmark’s legal rights

Denmark has historically accommodated the US presence because Copenhagen lacks the capability to defend Greenland and benefits from US security guarantees through NATO.

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France working with partners on response if US moves to seize Greenland

Barrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day.

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L), flanked by France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R), speaks during a statement to the press with members of the Government and of the French Army, in Paris, on November 25, 2025.

'They are not for sale': Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Greenland, a former Danish colony, has the right to declare independence under a 2009 agreement but depends heavily on Danish subsidies.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

Denmark's postal service company to end letter-carrying service after 400 years due to digitization

Physical letters have declined dramatically in volume over the last twenty five years, the company said, from almost 1.5 billion in the year 2000 to only 110 million in 2024, over a 90% decrease. 

AN UNDATED era street collection mail box from Denmark is seen in a display at the US National Postal Museum September 27, 2013, in Washington, DC.

Denmark unveils action plan to combat antisemitism until 2030 so 'Jews can live freely and safely'

This comes amid a rise in antisemitism that began after October 7. Several people have been charged recently in Denmark and abroad with planning terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli interests

Denmark's Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard looks on, as he speaks to members of the media after briefing on recent drone sightings, at the Ministry of Justice in Copenhagen, Denmark September 29, 2025