In a bizarre statement, US President Donald Trump has reportedly told Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer feels bound “to think purely of Peace” because the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
However, Trump didn’t reveal whether he would use force to seize Greenland. He did reiterate his threat to hit European nations with tariffs if a deal is not reached.
Donald Trump has stepped up his campaign to assert control over Greenland, a move that has strained relations with Denmark, a fellow NATO member, and prompted the European Union to consider possible countermeasures.
In a text message sent on Sunday to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump wrote that Norway’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize had freed him from what he described as a moral obligation to focus solely on peace, allowing him instead to prioritise what he believes is in the best interest of the United States.
The standoff risks destabilising the NATO alliance, long seen as the cornerstone of Western security, which is already under pressure from the war in Ukraine and Trump’s insistence that allies increase defence spending in exchange for US protection.
Trump’s renewed threats have unsettled European businesses and sent ripples through global financial markets. Investors are wary of a repeat of the sharp volatility seen during the 2025 trade war, which only subsided after both sides agreed to tariff compromises midway through the year.
