Trump’s Greenland gambit tests NATO’s Arctic security pledge

Trump announced a ‘framework’ for a Greenland deal and said it could last for an “infinite” period, while reports say Denmark is weighing allowing the US to build more bases on the autonomous territory; NATO chief Mark Rutte said the deal would depend on stronger Arctic security from all allies, with Danish leaders emphasizing dialogue and de‑escalation on tariffs. Analysts warn the move highlights Greenland’s rising strategic importance as Arctic routes open and resources attract attention, amid concerns about the durability of transatlantic unity under Trump.