Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
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Key Points:
- Lord Mandelson stated that US President Donald Trump would not use military force to take Greenland, emphasizing that advisers would warn him of the risks to US national interests.
- Trump has expressed interest in Greenland due to its strategic location and natural resources, claiming the US needs to "own" it to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence, though Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected any sale.
- Denmark has warned that any military action on Greenland would jeopardize NATO, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to discuss Greenland with Danish officials amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.
- The UK supports NATO efforts to secure the Arctic region against Russia and China, viewing it as a critical area for deterrence, though some UK politicians consider the Greenland issue less
