The geopolitical dispute over control of the Arctic escalated to unprecedented levels on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump explicitly linked his aggressive campaign to acquire Greenland to his frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. According to information from the Argentine News Agency, the Republican leader sent a stern letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, warning that, having been passed over by the Nobel Committee, he no longer feels "obligated to think only about peace." "There are no written documents," the Republican leader argued, who has not hidden his indignation after the 2025 Nobel Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The conflict transcended rhetoric: Trump threatened to impose new 10% tariffs on European allies—including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—who oppose his plans. "There are no written documents" In a diplomatic exchange that is straining relations with NATO, Trump dismissed Danish rights to the resource-rich island. In the letter, Trump questioned Denmark's sovereignty over the territory and demanded "complete and total control." "Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and anyway, why does it have a 'right of ownership'? In response, the European Union called an emergency summit for Thursday, describing the move as "blackmail." Military movements and market reaction While Greenland's prime minister assured that they will not be pressured, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced the imminent dispatch of aircraft to the U.S. base in Pituffik, on the island, under the pretext of "planned" activities. The geopolitical instability immediately impacted financial markets: investors sought refuge in precious metals, causing silver to rise by 4%, reaching a new all-time high.
