The United States has expressed its willingness to form a partnership with Greenland in the event of its independence from Denmark, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasising the need to prevent Chinese influence in the region.
The United States is prepared to establish a partnership with Greenland if the island chooses to pursue independence from Denmark, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday in Brussels after a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting. Rubio expressed that the US administration would respect Greenland's right to self-determination and its desire for independence, highlighting that Denmark should acknowledge Greenland’s wishes, as the island has made it clear that it no longer wants to remain part of Denmark.
Rubio went on to underline that if Greenland decides to break away, the US would be ready to step in and form a partnership. He further warned against China’s potential influence in the region, stating, "What we're not going to do is let China come in, offer them a bunch of money, and make Greenland dependent on China."
When questioned about the possibility of military action, Rubio clarified President Trump's position, stating that the US would not rule out any options if Greenland were threatened by foreign powers such as China or Russia. This follows Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland, despite Denmark’s refusal.
In addition, Rubio commented on other foreign policy matters, including the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. He stated that the US has made significant contributions in dealing with the group and that the world should recognise the US' efforts. On Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Rubio emphasised that no nation is eager to see Iran gain nuclear capabilities and reiterated the US’s commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.
Finally, Rubio stressed the need for NATO members to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP, asserting that the US is committed to NATO but expects its allies to increase their own military capabilities for the alliance to remain strong.
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