The Global Story Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
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Jan 20, 2026 Joe Inwood, a BBC world news correspondent, dives into the uproar surrounding the U.S. interest in Greenland. He discusses strong pushback from European leaders and how Trump's comments reignited tensions. Inwood explains the rationale behind Trump's assertive stance on Greenland as a security asset and the threats of tariffs that followed. He also warns of the potential long-term risks for U.S.-European relations, suggesting that trust may be irreparably damaged, and highlights the implications for the transatlantic alliance.
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Greenland Sparked A Genuine Diplomatic Crisis
- Donald Trump’s Greenland comments turned a fringe idea into a full diplomatic crisis across Europe.
- European leaders responded with unusually strong language and coordinated pushback against US pressure.
A Social Post Reignited The Dispute
- A Truth Social post and a map posted by Katie Miller revived talk of buying Greenland.
- That social-media moment reignited diplomatic alarm and accelerated the dispute.
Security Framing Used As Leverage
- Trump framed Greenland as vital to US security and proposed bases for a North American missile defence.
- He used that security argument to justify threatening tariffs and pressure on allies.