Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, sources say
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Key Points:
- Trump administration officials are scheduled to meet Danish officials about Greenland, following President Trump's expressed interest in purchasing the territory and discussions of potentially using military force to acquire it.
- President Trump has repeatedly emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for U.S. defense, warning that if the U.S. does not take it, Russia or China might, and has suggested the possibility of acquiring it "the hard way."
- Danish and Greenlandic leaders, along with U.S. lawmakers like Sen. Tim Kaine, strongly oppose any military action or forced acquisition, emphasizing respect for Greenland's sovereignty and longstanding ties to Denmark.
- The situation has strained U.S.-European relations, with European diplomats concerned about the reliability of U.S. commitments to NATO and
