“Recent statements from the United States, including threats of tariffs, do not change this course. We will not be intimidated. We remain committed to dialogue, respect, and international law,” posted Jens-Federik Nielsen, Greenland’s PM.
In a defiant message, Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has declared that the country will not succumb to external pressure or threats regarding its sovereignty.
In a post shared on social media, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the global support received following recent escalations with the United States.
“These have been days that have left a strong impression. The demonstrations here at home and in Denmark have shown a strong and dignified sense of unity,” Nielsen wrote.
He emphasized that the international support Greenland has received is a clear recognition of its status as a democratic society with the right to its own decisions.
“Recent statements from the United States, including threats of tariffs, do not change this course. We will not be intimidated. We remain committed to dialogue, respect, and international law,” posted Greenland’s PM.
The Prime Minister’s reaction follows a series of posts by the U.S. President on his Truth Social platform. In these posts, the President mocked countries supporting Denmark and Greenland and reiterated his intention for the United States to take over the island.
To enforce this agenda, the U.S. administration has threatened a 10 percent tariff starting February 1 on Denmark and seven other nations that have recently voiced support for Greenland’s sovereignty. These tariffs would increase to 25 percent by June 1 and would remain in place until the U.S. “obtains” Greenland.
Despite the economic threats, Greenland and its allies are moving forward with regional security measures. According to KNR, the Greenlandic public broadcaster, Denmark has already begun a significant increase in its military presence on the island. Søren Andersen, head of the Arctic Command, confirmed that approximately 100 Danish soldiers have arrived in Nuuk, with an equal number deployed to Kangerlussuaq.
