At the Davos economic forum, U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his administration's interest in acquiring Greenland, calling the Danish territory a vital national security asset. He stated the U.S. is the only nation capable of securing it but explicitly ruled out using force, citing respect for Denmark and NATO.

Trump argued Greenland sits undefended in a key strategic location, recounting past U.S. military cooperation with Denmark. He claimed Denmark has been ungrateful since World War Two, when the U.S. returned the territory. He announced he is seeking immediate negotiations for acquisition, framing it as a move to enhance NATO security, not threaten it.

The statement reopens a diplomatic controversy from his first term, when his offer to buy Greenland was rejected. While no formal proposal or deal value was discussed, the rhetoric signals a potential return to unconventional foreign policy approaches. Markets will watch for any formal diplomatic moves or reactions from Copenhagen and Brussels.