China said Monday that the United States shouldn't use other countries as a “pretext” to pursue its interests in Greenland and said that its activities in the Arctic comply with international law. The comment by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson came in response to a question at a regular daily briefing.

European Union member states are under obligation to come to Denmark's assistance if it was faced with military aggression, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space said.

Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.

President Trump has restated his intent to "take over" Greenland. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rebecca Pincus {PINK-uss} of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about why Greenland is so important.

Investors have piled fresh bets on gold and European defence stocks in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, fearing a geopolitical rift that could end NATO,

The senator's comments come after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would "do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not."

Greenland's party leaders rejected President Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland's future must be decided by its people.

In addition to political resistance, Greenland’s mineral riches and strategic position would come at a steep cost for the U.S.

Trump allies have cited the island's continued role in missile defense infrastructure, accusing Denmark of leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian and Chinese influence.