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Trump Revives Greenland Bid, Turning a Rejected Idea into a Transatlantic Flashpoint

Donald Trump’s long-dismissed idea of acquiring Greenland has resurfaced in recent weeks as a live international dispute, following a series of statements linking the Arctic territory to U.S. security and economic interests. The escalation has included threats of tariffs against European allies, protests in Greenland, and sharp diplomatic responses from Denmark and other NATO members. While the United States already maintains a military presence on the island, the renewed push has raised broader questions about Arctic governance, alliance cohesion and the use of economic pressure in territorial disputes.

Donald Trump has reignited his proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland, escalating the issue over recent weeks through tariffs, public pressure and security rhetoric. The renewed push has prompted firm rejections from Greenland and Denmark and unease across NATO.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states—30 in Europe and 2 in North America. A transatlantic military alliance founded in 1949 to provide collective defence among its member states.