Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called the country's business leaders to a meeting on Thursday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week threatened military or economic action such as tariffs to take control of Greenland.

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said in a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that he's ready to speak with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. MUTE EGEDE, GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER: A thing that has also come to light,

She also emphasized that Danish companies contribute to growth and jobs in the United States and that the EU and the US have a common interest in increased trade.

In a conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to his ambitions for Greenland. She stated that the island's autonomy must decide on its independence,

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen held a phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss strengthening the security of Greenland and the Arctic, according to the office of the Danish government leader.

Donald Trump confirmed his interest in acquiring Greenland for the US, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said following a 45-minute phone call with the incoming US president on Wednesday.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday she had spoken on the phone with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and told him that it is up to Greenland itself to decide on any independence.