COPENHAGEN – Denmark’s Prime Minister made it clear on Thursday that the nation’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that he had discussed a “framework of a future deal” regarding Arctic security with NATO’s leader. She emphasized that she had been “informed that this has not been the case.”

Trump had previously threatened tariffs on eight European countries to push for U.S. control over Greenland, a self-governing territory under Denmark’s jurisdiction. However, he unexpectedly withdrew these tariffs on Wednesday, shortly after expressing his interest in acquiring the island “including right, title, and ownership.”

The President mentioned that “additional discussions” concerning Greenland were ongoing, particularly regarding the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a complex $175 billion system that aims to deploy U.S. weapons in space for the first time. Specific details remain scarce as Trump indicated that negotiations are still in progress.

In response, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a statement underscoring that Arctic security is a collective concern for NATO, and it is “good and natural” for such matters to be deliberated between the U.S. President and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. She confirmed ongoing conversations with Rutte, both prior to and following his meeting with Trump in Davos.

Frederiksen reiterated that while Denmark is open to discussions on political matters like security, investment, and economic issues, the nation stands firm on its non-negotiable stance regarding sovereignty.

“I have been informed that this has not been the case,” she said, adding that only Denmark and Greenland can make decisions on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland.

Frederiksen said that Denmark wants to continue engaging in constructive dialogue with allies on how to strengthen security in the Arctic, including the U.S. Golden Dome program, “provided that this is done with respect for our territorial integrity.”

Asked in an interview with Fox News whether Greenland would remain part of the kingdom of Denmark under the framework deal Trump announced, Rutte replied that “that issue did not come up any more in my conversations tonight with the president.”

“He’s very much focused on what do we need to do to make sure that that huge Arctic region, where change is taking place at the moment, where the Chinese and Russians are more and more active, how we can protect it,” he said. “That was really the focus of our discussions.”