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Press Association Political Staff

Donald Trump doubles down on Greenland threat but rules out using force

Donald Trump speaking at the annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland (World Economic Forum/PA) - (PA Media)

Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to annex Greenland, saying only the US could secure the Arctic territory, but ruled out using force.

The US president said he wanted “immediate negotiations” to “discuss the acquisition” of the mineral-rich Arctic island, claiming “this would not be a threat to Nato” but would instead “enhance” the alliance’s security.

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