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FortuneJan 17, 2026National News

Danish general doesn’t expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for ‘working together with allies’

President Trump threatened to use tariffs and suggested the possibility of force to take control of Greenland from Denmark.

Danish general doesn’t expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for ‘working together with allies’
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A bipartisan U.S. delegation led by Senator Chris Coons visited Denmark to reassure allies following President Trump's threats to use tariffs or force to acquire Greenland. While Danish military leaders downplayed the threat of a U.S. attack, they emphasized their obligation to defend the territory.

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