Trump's Greenland plan: He will pay 1 million dollars per person

US President Donald Trump's abandonment of the idea of taking control of Greenland through military methods has created significant relief in both transatlantic relations and the markets. During negotiations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, it was decided that the Greenland issue would be resolved through dialogue and negotiation.

While Trump stated, "we will not use military force for this large and beautiful piece of ice," the American administration continues to emphasize that Greenland remains critically important from a security perspective. This development has created a positive atmosphere both among transatlantic allies and in economic markets.

MILITARY OPTION OFF THE TABLE, CUSTOMS TENSION EASED

Following the consensus on Greenland, the additional customs duties that the US planned to impose on Britain and European countries have also been temporarily suspended. The White House announced that Washington is abandoning its hardline stance for now and will discuss these issues again at the table. Thus, the tension that has recently increased on the trade front between the two sides has eased somewhat.

There is an interesting proposal on the US administration's agenda. According to claims in the British press, paying 1 million dollars per person to the approximately 57,000 people living in Greenland, should they agree to merge with the US, could be on the table. While this move is interpreted as "one of the greatest real estate and citizenship offers in history," Trump evaluated this process as an "indefinite and final agreement."

It was reported that NATO military circles are working on a proposal regarding Denmark allowing the opening of US military bases in certain regions of Greenland. The formula in question is reminiscent of the model of Britain's sovereign bases in Cyprus. However, the Danish administration is approaching the idea with caution.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stated, "The US buying Greenland is a red line that will never happen," declaring that Denmark will definitively protect its property rights.

Although Trump's move was evaluated as softness in some European circles, his statements in Davos reignited the tension. Trump's expressions such as "If it weren't for us, you would be speaking German or Japanese now" caused reactions in many capitals, especially in Europe and Canada. The statement brought the fragile points of the transatlantic alliance back to the agenda.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on the other hand, took a clear stance on the status of Greenland for the first time. Starmer said, "Britain will not abandon its principles regarding the future of Greenland, nor will it bow to trade threats." The ongoing dispute between the US and Britain has become more complex with the decision to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Washington, however, sees this decision as a strategic mistake and warns of damage to relations.

The current knot in diplomacy is gaining a new dimension with the question of whether British Prime Minister Starmer will participate in the Peace Council established by Trump. Starmer announced that he would not attend the meeting if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to be on the council.

On the other hand, it was observed that Trump confused Greenland with Iceland in his speech at Davos. The American president defended his demands with the words, "I just want a very cold and poorly located piece of ice from you." This approach is criticized by some allies as ignoring the military contributions that have been ongoing for years.

Following the crisis, the leaders of Denmark and Britain are expected to meet at an emergency summit in London to evaluate the current problems.

News Source: 12punto