Trump Threatens Allies: "We Could Just Take Greenland"
President Donald Trump has privately suggested the United States could seize Greenland from Denmark, a long-standing NATO ally, according to a recent report [49594].
The remark, described as "without parallel" in modern relations between friendly nations, was made to confidants and is not official policy [49594]. However, it reveals a willingness to consider extreme actions against partners, fundamentally challenging decades of diplomatic tradition [49594]. Greenland is a vast, autonomous territory belonging to Denmark, a key U.S. ally [49594]. The suggestion would baffle and alarm allied leaders [49594].
Meanwhile, TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, confirmed plans for a second factory in Japan to produce cutting-edge semiconductors essential for artificial intelligence and general computing [63783]. Construction is set to begin by the end of this year, part of a $20 billion investment by TSMC and its Japanese partners [63783]. The first Japanese factory will open later in 2024 [63783]. The move strengthens global supply chains as governments push to diversify chip production away from concentrated regions [63783]. TSMC’s clients include Apple and Nvidia [63783].