Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addresses a crowd in Nuuk, Greenland, against US President Donald Trump and his announcement of his intention to annex Greenland on January 17, 2026.
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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that the Arctic island will not be pressured by US President Donald Trump’s actions. tariff threats.
His comments came shortly after Nielsen joined protesters in the Greenlandic capital of Nuuk over the weekend as people demonstrated against Trump’s bid to seize control of the self-governing Danish territory.
The US president on Saturday threatened to impose a wave of tariff hikes against eight European countries that have opposed his campaign.
The political leaders of Europe called proposed rates “unacceptable” and vowed to stand behind Denmark, which is responsible for the island’s foreign, defense and security policy.
In a social media post, Greenland’s Nielsen said the recent demonstrations in Greenland and Denmark were “shown”.a solid and worthy unit.
He also welcomed the support from other European leaders, saying it shows a “clear recognition” that Greenland has the right to make its own decisions.
“Recent US statements, including threats of tariffs, will not change that line. We will not be pressured. We are committed to dialogue, respect and international law,” Nielsen said in a Facebook post, according to Google Translate.