UPDATEIceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump Map Iceland. File photo Iceland summoned the United States ambassador on Monday after President Donald Trump posted a social media image depicting Iceland and other territories covered by the American flag, local broadcaster RUV reported. The post appeared on Trump’s Truth Social account without any accompanying explanation. RUV said the map showed the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean under the U.S. flag, with the full landmass labelled “United States of America”. Foreign Minister Calls In AmbassadorIceland’s Foreign Minister, Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir, summoned Billy Long, the U.S. ambassador to Iceland, RUV reported. Long only formally took up the role last month. The foreign ministry told RUV that the message was expressed as being completely inappropriate. RUV reported that the U.S. State Department, the U.S. embassies in Copenhagen and Reykjavik, and the U.S. consulate in Nuuk did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Iceland’s foreign ministry also did not respond to a request for comment. Greenland Dispute Underlines Broader TensionsIn recent years, Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Those assertions have contributed to tensions between Washington and Copenhagen, both founding members of NATO, and across Europe. Last month, Iceland voted against reopening EU membership talks in a referendum. Trump’s designs on Greenland were cited as part of the backdrop to the vote. Some supporters of restarting negotiations said concerns about U.S. reliability were a factor in considering closer ties with the EU. Analysts quoted in the referendum coverage said domestic economic concerns were ultimately the main driver of the result. European Commission Invests After The PostTrump’s map post came hours after the European Commission announced a €200 million investment in Greenland. The funding was announced during a visit by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, speaking to Danish news agency Ritzau in Nuuk, said the message from Greenland’s government and the people had been consistent. She said the Greenlandic government and people had again and again stated that they do not want Greenland to become American, and that she hoped there was no doubt about it in the United States or elsewhere. Join the discussion? 9 September 2026
