Donald Trump threatens to take Greenland
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jan 12, 2026
The market impact is negative due to increased geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the sovereignty of Denmark — Greenland. This could affect defense spending, commodity markets (due to Denmark — Greenland's mineral wealth), and international trade relations, particularly between the United States, Denmark, Russia, and China.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, declared on January 12, 2026, that the United States would acquire Denmark — Greenland 'one way or the other.' He justified this by stating that controlling the mineral-rich Danish territory is crucial for United States national security, citing increased Russian and Chinese military activity in the Arctic. Donald Trump warned that if the United States did not take Denmark — Greenland, Russia or China would. Denmark and other European allies have expressed shock at Donald Trump's threats, with Denmark's prime minister warning that any United States move to take Denmark — Greenland by force would destroy 80 years of transatlantic security links, potentially affecting the NATO. The vast majority of Denmark — Greenland's population and political parties oppose United States control, insisting on their right to self-determination.
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