Greenland tells US again that it is 'not for sale' after Trump envoy talks
Greenland's Prime Minister has reaffirmed that the nation is not for sale during ongoing negotiations with the United States. The discussions follow a visit from a special envoy appointed by the Trump administration, aimed at addressing the future of the Arctic island. Greenlandic officials have emphasized their commitment to self-determination and outlined non-negotiable terms regarding their sovereignty.
- ▪Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterated that the nation will never be for sale.
- ▪The Trump administration's special envoy, Jeff Landry, met with Greenlandic officials to discuss the island's future.
- ▪Greenlandic officials have stated that they will not negotiate their self-determination or sovereignty.
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Greenland PM repeats message to US that the nation is not for sale after Trump envoy talksTopic:World PoliticsWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38amWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38amWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38amNegotiations between Greenland and the United States about the future of the Arctic island nation are ongoing. (AP: Evgeniy Maloletka)In short:Greenland's prime minister has reiterated his message that the nation will never be for sale, amid ongoing negotiations with the United States.The Trump administration's special envoy to Greenland met with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen to discuss the island's future.What's next?Greenland says it continues to await the findings of a working group formed this year as part of the…
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