Trump Sets Two‑Week Deadline for Greenland Framework Update On Air Force One, President Trump told reporters he expects an update on the Arctic “framework” within roughly two weeks, though he offered no specifics about its content or timing [1]. He reiterated confidence that negotiations are progressing, linking the proposal to U.S. missile‑defense and mineral interests in the region [1]. The brief came after earlier remarks that the deal would grant the United States “total access” to Greenland [2][3].

Denmark and Greenland Insist Sovereignty Is Non‑Negotiable Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated unequivocally that Copenhagen cannot negotiate Denmark’s or Greenland’s sovereignty, limiting talks to security, investment and economic matters [1][3]. Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen echoed the red‑line, warning that any arrangement must respect the island’s territorial integrity [2]. Greenlandic officials also warned that negotiations risk excluding their input, reinforcing that the island “is not for sale” [1].

NATO Frames Discussions as Security Cooperation, Not Sovereignty Transfer NATO spokesperson Allison Hart clarified that the alliance’s secretary‑general did not propose any compromise on sovereignty, and NATO lacks a mandate to settle territorial issues for Denmark or Greenland [2][3]. Both NATO and Danish officials present the framework as a means to deter Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic while enhancing missile‑defense capabilities [2]. A joint working group of U.S. officials and Greenlandic representatives has been established to guide future talks without altering sovereign status [2].

Trump Pushes for Total, Cost‑Free Access After Reversing Tariff Threats In a Fox Business interview, Trump claimed the forthcoming framework would give the United States “total access” and “all the military access we want” at no cost [2][3]. Hours earlier he had threatened tariffs on eight European nations to pressure Greenland’s status, but he abruptly scrapped those tariffs, signaling a tactical shift while maintaining his demand for unrestricted access [2]. The administration continues to portray the deal as beneficial for U.S. defense and resource extraction without financial obligations [3].

Greenland Shows Conditional Willingness to Deepen NATO Partnership Nielsen indicated Greenland is prepared to host a NATO mission and deepen cooperation, provided its sovereignty remains intact [2]. The island’s leadership seeks security guarantees and economic investment but rejects any arrangement that would cede control [1]. This stance aligns with Denmark’s position, creating a unified front that challenges the U.S. push for unrestricted access [1][3].