France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure has warned U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that any move to seize Greenland would amount to a "crossed line" endangering Europe's economic relationship with Washington,

France will open a consulate in Greenland on 6 February, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday – calling the move a political signal as US President Donald Trump renews threats to take control of the Arctic territory.

European countries are deploying military personnel to Greenland for a quick mission as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory.

Paris is preparing to deploy mountain troops as part of an 'inter-allied exercise' in coordination with several NATO allies, as a meeting in Washington on Wednesday highlighted fundamental disagreements between Denmark and the US over the future of the autonomous territory.

A debate once considered taboo is now erupting at the heart of French politics. Senior French lawmakers are openly questioning whether NATO still serves France’s national interests as tensions with Washington intensify.

A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation is seeking to reassure Denmark and Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs if nations don’t support a U.S. takeover of Greenland

Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security. This follows talks in Washington on Wednesday between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. that highlighted disagreements over Greenland’s future.

President Trump’s push to take over Greenland is causing anxiety for many who live in Greenland and Denmark. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles spoke to residents in Copenhagen, who say they fear what could come next.