"The situation of Denmark is serious". Trump did not retreat threats from Greenland

During an extraordinary gathering under the conditions of "close confidentiality" Prime Minister DenmarkMette Frederiksen informed the Danish Parliament on Thursday what she discussed with Donald Trump during a 45-minute conversation the day before. She besides gave a brief comment to journalists.

– Trump did not retreat his threats of introducing criminal duties – said the Prime Minister at a short press conference after the meeting. – The American side expressed the opinion that unfortunately there could be a situation where We'll work little with the Americans. in the economical sphere," said Mette Frederiksen.

– We don't want any. Conflicts with Americans in the commercial sphere, but together with companies, business organisations and our European colleagues, we are preparing for any eventuality," she added.

Prime Minister of Denmark said the government continue dialog with Donald Trump's administration about the full situation around GreenlandWhen Trump officially takes over as president of the United States, which is due next Monday.

The Prime Minister did not reply, but whether the conversation with Trump softened the crisisthat exists between United States And Denmark. However, she stressed that "We're in a serious situation.‘.

– We are doing everything in our power to deal with this wisely and as best as possible," she added.

There was a conversation on Wednesday. Washington-Copenhaga. "The decision of independency belongs to itself Greenland“ That was the words that Danish Prime Minister Donald Trump had to hear.

Mette Frederiksen pointed to the words of the talker of the Greenland Parliament. Mute Egede noted that his country "is not for sale‘. Before that, he stressed the request to free the state from the "candidate of colonialism".

Trump argued that Greenland is needed by the United Statesto guarantee national security. The U.S. President-elect did not regulation out military or economical intervention (e.g. the imposition of duties against Denmark ed.) to accomplish this goal.

"Grenland is simply a large place and there will be large benefits if and erstwhile it becomes part of our country. We will cultivate it and defend it from the evil outside world. Let's make Greenland was large again.“ A Republican wrote online.

Source: European fact