US President Donald Trump did not back down from his threats against Greenland during a 45-minute telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Matt Frederiksen.. He repeated the words about the likelihood of introducing a “punitive” duty for Denmark.

Frederiksen shared these details during a press conference on Thursday, January 16.. She is quoted on the website of the Danish public broadcaster DR.

The Prime Minister of Denmark noted that the United States has hinted at a possible decrease in the level of economic cooperation with her country if the issue of Greenland is not resolved.

Matt Frederiksen reported this after an emergency meeting of parliament, which was held in conditions of increased confidentiality..

" However, we are already preparing for possible consequences together with business, specialized organizations and our European partners,” the Prime Minister said.

According to her, dialogue with the Trump administration on the situation around Greenland will continue after he officially takes office next week.. Matte Frederiksen also invited Trump to visit Denmark, although there are no specific plans for this visit yet.

The Prime Minister avoided answering the question whether tensions between the United States and Denmark had been eased, but stressed that the situation remains serious. She assured that the government is doing everything possible to resolve the conflict wisely and effectively.

Frederiksen will also meet with business representatives today to discuss the way forward amid potential trade tensions.

Let us recall that on January 16, Danish Prime Minister Matte Frederiksen had a long conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump.. The main topic of conversation was Trump's recent statements about Greenland. Frederiksen said the island itself must decide on its future.

During his controversial press conference in Florida, Trump said he did not rule out using military or economic measures to take Greenland as part of the United States.. That same day, his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., made a private visit to Greenland.

Current US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on Trump's words about Greenland. He called this idea “bad” and said that such a scenario is impossible.

After Trump's statements, King Frederik X of Denmark decided to update the royal coat of arms, emphasizing the significance of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.. This move is considered a symbolic confirmation of the desire to maintain control over Danish territories.

Residents of Greenland have released a statement that they are outraged by Trump's aggressive tone about his intention to " Local residents did not like the fact that their homeland was being discussed as a real estate deal.