Greenland seeks to turn peril into profit after Trump’s threats to take it over

Sune Engel Rasmussen, The Wall Street Journal
5 min read8 Sep 2026, 06:29 AM IST
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Greenland in particular has become a flashpoint in the combustible relationship between Europe and the U.S. because of Trump’s repeated threats to take control of the island.
Summary
The Arctic island is cashing in by drawing investments from the European Union.

Greenland is cashing in on President Trump’s threats and talk of dealmaking by using its position as a strategic Arctic linchpin to draw investments from European allies.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union’s executive arm, visited Greenland on Monday and pledged investments worth 200 million euros, equivalent to about $230 million, in minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy.

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