Trump Greenland Annexation 2026: Shaking the Foundations of World Order

The world order isn't just shaking; it's being redrawn from the Arctic. One year into his second term, on January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump is signaling that no alliance is sacred when American interests are on the table. His renewed focus on seizing Greenland marks a radical departure from a century of US foreign policy norms.

The Donroe Doctrine and the Trump Greenland Annexation 2026 Strategy

Trump's inner circle has dubbed this new era the "Donroe Doctrine," a 21st-century update to the Monroe Doctrine that views the entire hemisphere—and beyond—as a playground for US strategic expansion. Last week, the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act" was introduced in Congress, pushing for the purchase or acquisition of the world's largest island.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has attempted to frame the move as a strategic necessity to counter Russia and China. However, the rhetoric remains blunt. Trump's insistence that he "needs to own it" has sent shockwaves through the 76-year-oldNATO alliance, raising fears of a trade war or even a military confrontation with longtime allies.

European Resistance and the 'Trade Bazooka'

The response from capitals across Europe has been one of alarm. French President Emmanuel Macron warned at the Davos Economic Forum about a shift toward a "world without rules." France is reportedly preparing a "trade bazooka"—a suite of counter-tariffs designed to restrict US access to the lucrative EU market if the pressure on Denmark continues.