Global geopolitics is on the brink of another shake-up with Donald Trump's return as U.S. President, bringing unpredictability reminiscent of his previous term in the White House.
Trump has reignited discussions by suggesting the U.S. take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, even threatening the use of force and the introduction of trade tariffs to achieve his objectives.
The President-elect has emphasized Greenland's vital role in U.S. security, prompting a strong response from Denmark. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, reiterated that the idea of an American takeover is \"fantasy,\" dismissing Trump's recent pronouncements.
Trump's first public bid for Greenland occurred in 2019 during his initial term. Since his election win last November, he has been increasingly assertive about his ambitions, even before officially assuming presidential powers.
Although Frederiksen had previously called the notion of an American takeover "absurd," Trump's latest remarks have sparked a series of political meetings in Copenhagen. Danish officials are particularly concerned about the potential introduction of trade tariffs, which could have disastrous repercussions for the Danish economy.
The situation underscores the fragile nature of international relations and the potential economic impacts of political rhetoric on global markets.
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Fantasy or PR stunt? Why Greenland is not taking Trump noise lightly
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