Trump reiterates Greenland takeover threat despite backlash

• Donald Trump has predicted that Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office in January 2029.
• He has consistently pushed to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it is vital for US national security to prevent adversaries like Russia and China from taking it.
• This ambition has strained America's relationship with European allies, who view it as a threat to Greenlanders' sovereignty.
• Trump previously threatened 10 per cent tariffs on goods from European allies, including Denmark, to force a deal, though he later backed down after a meeting with the NATO chief.
• Despite Trump's continued fixation on controlling Greenland, prediction markets indicate a low probability of the US acquiring the territory before 2027 or even by the end of his potential term in 2029.

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