Trump writes to the Presidents of Norway and Finland: Not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, no obligation to consider peace

U.S. President Trump recently reignited tensions with multiple European countries over Greenland sovereignty and trade tariffs. The Norwegian government publicly released a private message from Trump to the Norwegian Prime Minister, emphasizing that he “no longer has an obligation to consider peace” because he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This not only affects U.S.-Europe trade relations but also causes turmoil within the European Union’s unity and the international security situation.

Trump’s Message Leaked: Unhappy about Not Receiving the Peace Prize, No Need to Consider Peace

Today, Reuters revealed a communication between Trump, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb on January 18. The original intention was for the leaders of the two countries to facilitate dialogue to de-escalate tensions, but it evolved into a public political conflict.

In his reply, Trump reiterated: “Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russian or Chinese threats, and there is no written document proving they have ownership.”

Because your country decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing over eight wars, I feel I no longer have an obligation to consider peace. Even though peace has always been a primary goal, I now think about what is beneficial and appropriate for the United States.

He further stated: “Unless the United States has complete and comprehensive control over Greenland, the world cannot be truly safe.”

(Trump wants to buy Greenland. What is the significance of Greenland? Is it possible?)

Tariffs as a Tool of Pressure, EU Evaluates €93 Billion Countermeasure Plan

Alongside the escalating sovereignty dispute, Trump has issued threats to Europe’s trade. He announced that starting February 1, he will impose a new wave of tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% on multiple countries including Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, the UK, and Norway until they support the U.S. in “buying Greenland.”

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen responded: “We are living in 2026. You can trade with the people, but you cannot trade the people.” He also emphasized that as part of military exercises, Danish soldiers will land in western Greenland at Kongersuaq on Monday.

In response to Trump’s tough stance, the EU has activated its response mechanism, discussing whether to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports worth up to (€93 billion) or to use the unused “coercion deterrent tool (ACI)” to restrict U.S. companies’ investments in European public procurement and service trade.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated: “It would be very unwise for European governments to take retaliatory actions.”

(EU to impose €93 billion tariffs and bans on companies to counter Trump’s Greenland threat)

European Leaders Seek De-escalation, Focus on Davos Forum

Leaders from Norway, Finland, Germany, and the UK have called for dialogue to prevent escalation of conflicts and emphasized that they do not want trade disputes or sovereignty issues to damage alliances. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen believes the island’s future should be decided by its local people, not external pressure.

As EU leaders prepare to hold an emergency meeting and Trump is expected to attend the Davos Forum on Wednesday and Thursday, related issues will be discussed accordingly.

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