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In the context of tense relations between the United States and Denmark, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that US President-elect Donald Trump has not abandoned his ambitions regarding Greenland and continues to threaten Denmark with economic sanctions in the form of a trade war.

 It came. This statement came amid discussions about the future of the largest island in the world, an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Greenland, with its strategic location in the Arctic, its rich natural resources and its geopolitical importance, was It has been a target of Trump’s attention since 2019, when he first publicly proposed buying the island from Denmark.

The proposal was considered a joke at the time, but Trump’s subsequent actions and statements show that his interest in Greenland is serious and ongoing.

p>Trump recently raised the issue of Greenland during his election campaign, stressing its importance to American national security due to the possibility of controlling the routes and resources of the Arctic. 

He suggested that Greenland become part of the United States The United States, threatening Denmark to take economic measures if it refuses.

Frederiksen commented on this situation, saying that Denmark is not considering the possibility of selling Greenland and stressed that the future of the island is decided by the people of Greenland themselves. 

Also, She referred to Trump’s unprecedented move to link economic relations between countries to territorial claims.

The Danish Prime Minister said: "We cannot afford a trade war with an important partner like the United States, but we will not give up territory under pressure"

This conflict arose against the backdrop of Trump’s recent statements about the possibility of imposing high customs duties on Danish goods if Denmark does not abandon Greenland. 

It could be a trade war between the United States and Denmark. Serious consequences for both economies, especially since Denmark is a major exporter to the United States, including dairy products, medicines and wind energy.

In response to Trump’s threats, Denmark strengthened its defenses in Greenland, increased military spending and increased Military bases on the island. 

Danish politicians and experts are also discussing the possibility of expanding Greenland’s autonomy, allowing the island to determine its own foreign policy and defense measures, which could be a response to American pressure.

She expressed. Greenland, for its part, has expressed its desire for independence from Denmark, further complicating relations between Copenhagen, Nuuk, and Washington.

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Miot Egede, recently announced the island’s desire to become Completely independent, which may change the geopolitical situation in the Arctic.

Experts point out that Trump is using the Greenland issue as a negotiating tool, hoping to gain strategic advantages in the Arctic, especially in the context of competition with Russia and China. However, this could lead to a long-term deterioration in relations between the United States and Denmark, as well as changing the dynamics of international alliances in the region.

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