Trump on Greenland: We'll Make a Deal the Easy or the Hard Way

Summary

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will act on Greenland whether Greenland likes it or not, warning that Russia or China would otherwise take over the territory. He said he prefers an easy deal but is prepared for the hard way and disputed Denmark's historical ownership claim while praising Denmark. He cited Russian and Chinese vessels and Russian submarines near Greenland. No specific securities, commodities, or investment instruments were named or recommended.

• Trump says the U.S. will do something on Greenland whether Greenland likes it or not.
• He says he would prefer an easy deal but is prepared to do it the hard way.
• He argues Russia or China would take over Greenland if the U.S. does not act.
• He cites Russian destroyers, Chinese destroyers, and Russian submarines near Greenland.
• He says he is a fan of Denmark but disputes Denmark's historical ownership claim.
• No specific securities, commodities, or investment instruments are named or recommended.