Trump Blasts Spain, Revives Greenland Push at NATO Summit

United States President Donald Trump has criticised NATO allies over their response to the conflict with Iran, threatened to halt trade with Spain and renewed his call for the United States to acquire Greenland.

Speaking ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump said he was dissatisfied with the alliance over its position on Iran and its handling of Greenland, insisting the Arctic island remains strategically important to the United States.

He singled out Spain for criticism, describing the country as a poor NATO partner and directing his Treasury Secretary to begin steps to halt trade relations with Madrid.

Trump also argued that the United States bears a disproportionate share of NATO’s defence burden, saying Washington has not been treated fairly by its allies.

Reiterating his long-standing interest in Greenland, Trump said the territory is vital to global security and should play a greater role in United States strategic planning.

Responding to the remarks, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the United States and Denmark would continue discussions on increasing the American military presence on the Arctic island.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, however, maintained that Greenland is not for sale, reaffirming Denmark’s position on the territory’s sovereignty.

The comments came as NATO leaders gathered for the alliance’s summit, where member states are expected to discuss increased defence spending, regional security and continued support for collective defence initiatives.