Greenland's prime minister said Sunday that the U.S. "will ... Although the Danish territory has said it is seeking independence from Copenhagen but isn’t interested in becoming part of the ...

Greenland will strengthen its ties with Denmark until it can become a sovereign nation, the Arctic island's incoming prime minister told Reuters on Monday, noting that the semi-autonomous Danish territory ultimately wants to become independent.

The battle over Greenland is set to intensify this week as Denmark’s prime minister visits the Arctic island days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

The newly formed governing coalition is led by the Democrats and includes Siumut, Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA), and Atassut (Solidarity). Together, they hold 23 of 31 seats in Parliament and account for 75% of the electoral vote. Only Naleraq, the party advocating for the most rapid transition to independence, remains outside.

Greenland’s prime minister said a planned visit to the island by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance, is “highly aggressive,” plunging relations to a new low after President Donald Trump vowed to annex the autonomous Danish territory.

Trump has dreams of Greenland. But the semiautonomous territory of Denmark wants no part of it.

Mette Frederiksen's visit comes just days after Vice President JD Vance toured the U.S. Pituffik Space Base in Greenland.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is travelling to Greenland on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Donald Trump administration is seeking control of the vast Arctic territory.