Greenland has repeatedly rejected Trump's request to purchase the arctic island, with Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen saying Monday that it would "not be pressured" and "stand firm on dialogue, on respect and on international law.

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(Bloomberg) -- As Europe considers how best to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest threats over Greenland's sovereignty, there's one extreme potential counter measure that's fueling debate among investors.