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Danish FM heads to US for high-stakes Greenland talks

Jessica Saltz
January 14, 2026

Ahead of a key meeting in Washington, Greenland leaders say their territory should remain part of Denmark, presenting a united front against US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the self-governing territory.

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Greenlanders push back as Washington renews interest in buying the Arctic territory. Residents in Nuuk dismiss US security warnings while local leaders stress diplomacy and reaffirm ties with Denmark. As Greenlandic and Danish ministers head to Washington for talks, Greenland's prime minister, Jens‑Frederik Nielsen, rejects US pressure — prompting a sharp response from President Donald Trump.