President Donald Trump has signalled that the United States will press ahead with its interest in Greenland, describing the matter as “significant” and telling reporters there is “no turning back.”

In a White House statement, Trump said operations around Greenland are progressing smoothly and promised that results would soon be apparent. The focus on Greenland has stirred concern among U.S. allies, with NATO relations coming under scrutiny. In a BBC interview, Trump defended his record on the alliance, saying, “There is no one who has worked as hard as I have for NATO.”

On the question of military involvement, Trump cited budgetary constraints for limiting such action, declining to elaborate when pressed. He added that decisions on Greenland reflect broader global security priorities, stating, “Whether it is NATO or I, we will be happy, as we seek global security.”

Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s Minister of Industry and Natural Resources, told the BBC that some Greenlanders have expressed interest in closer ties with the U.S., saying, “We have clearly articulated our wish to be American.”

The comments come during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where French President Emmanuel Macron warned that international law is increasingly at risk of being ignored. Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, added that “the previous system will not return,” highlighting the shifting global order.