Donald Trump has scrapped a state visit to Denmark and a meeting with Mette Frederiksen, the country’s prime minister, after she rebuffed his interest in purchasing Greenland.
In a tweet late on Tuesday, the US president said Denmark was a “very special country with incredible people” but he would be “postponing” the visit after Ms Frederiksen revealed she was not interested in discussing the purchase of the ice-covered island rich in natural resources.
“The Prime Minister was able to save a great deal of expense and effort for both the United States and Denmark by being so direct. I thank her for that and look forward to rescheduling sometime in the future!” Mr Trump added.