Donald Trump has refused to rule out using the US military in his plans to acquire Greenland.
Asked on Monday if he would use force to seize the country, the President replied: “No comment.”
He gave the response during an interview with NBC News, and said he will “100%” hit European nations with tariffs if a deal cannot be made over Greenland.
The President said: “Europe ought to focus on the war with Russia and Ukraine, because, frankly, you see what that’s gotten, them.
“That’s what Europe should focus on – not Greenland.”
Then asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, the President simply said: “No comment.”
It comes as Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre released a statement regarding his communications with the President.
He said: “I can confirm that this is a text message that I received yesterday afternoon from President Trump.
“It came in response to a short text message from me to President Trump sent earlier on the same day, on behalf of myself and the President of Finland Alexander Stubb.
“In our message to Trump we conveyed our opposition to his announced tariff increases against Norway, Finland and select other countries.
“We pointed to the need to de-escalate and proposed a telephone conversation between Trump, Stubb and myself on the same day.
“The response from Trump came shortly after the message was sent. It was his decision to share his message with other NATO leaders.
“Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter.
“We also support that NATO in a responsible way is taking steps to strengthen security and stability in the Arctic.
“As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to president Trump what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government.”
