Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen addresses people protesting against US President Donald Trump and his announced intention to take over Greenland in Nuuk, Greenland on January 17, 2026.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen said on Monday the Arctic island would not be pressured by US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
His comments came shortly after Nielsen joined demonstrators in Greenland’s capital Nuuk who marched over the weekend against President Trump’s push to seize control of the autonomous Danish territory.
On Saturday, the US president threatened to impose a series of tariffs on eight European countries that opposed his campaign.
European political leaders called the proposed tariffs “unacceptable” and vowed to support Denmark, which is responsible for the island’s foreign, defense and security policy.
Greenland’s Nielsen said in a social media post that recent demonstrations in Greenland and Denmark showed “strong and dignified solidarity.”
He also welcomed the support from other European leaders, saying it was a “clear recognition” that Greenland has the right to make its own decisions.
“The United States’ recent statements, including the threat of tariffs, do not change that policy. We will not be pressured. We remain committed to dialogue, respect, and international law,” Nielsen said in a Facebook post, according to Google Translate.
