Pronóstico: Will Trump acquire Greenland before 2027?

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The United States is actively pursuing a transfer of Greenland’s sovereignty from Denmark, a move that would reshape Arctic security and strain NATO alliances. Despite Trump’s January 2026 Davos reversal—where he pledged not to use force or tariffs to annex the territory—the campaign remains alive, albeit less publicised, according to a recent New Yorker analysis by Ben Taub [4]. Taub notes that Trump appointed Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland without Danish consent, and the US opened a large consulate in Nuuk, raising local fears of annexation [4].

Historically, similar sovereignty transfers—such as the 1951 US–Denmark defence treaty or the 2019 failed purchase bid—have been rejected outright by Denmark, which ruled any deal altering Greenland’s status “absurd” [2][5]. The 5% market probability reflects this entrenched resistance: Denmark and the EU have consistently blocked annexation attempts, even after Trump threatened 25% tariffs on multiple European nations [2]. The Davos framework, while a diplomatic pause, did not alter Greenland’s sovereign status, and both nations reaffirmed their pre-existing commitments [2].

Traders should monitor official announcements from Washington and Copenhagen, especially regarding Landry’s ongoing role or any new military cooperation tied to Trump’s Golden Dome project [2]. Taub’s report confirms the initiative has not been abandoned, despite the absence of recent headlines [4]. Any shift in NATO’s stance—particularly from Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who helped forge the January framework—could signal renewed momentum [2]. The settlement window ends 31 December 2026, leaving little time for a breakthrough given Denmark’s firm position.

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