Trump's Greenland reversal at Davos sparks relief abroad, but deep unease in Nuuk remains

Residents of Nuuk have reacted strongly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland, calling his actions “unpredictable” despite his pledge not to use force to acquire the Danish territory. Speaking after Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, locals expressed fear that tensions are far from over. Some criticised his comments about NATO allies and Denmark’s role in Afghanistan, calling them disrespectful to families who lost loved ones. The controversy comes amid strained U.S.–Europe relations, temporary tariff threats, and ongoing debates over Greenland’s sovereignty, security, and future amid renewed geopolitical pressure.