"While the event was intended to spotlight innovation and cooperation, it unfolded against the backdrop of renewed tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over President Donald Trump's recent calls for American ownership of Greenland, a territory of Denmark. Trump first floated the idea of the U.S. buying Greenland in 2019, but he revived the proposal in early January, saying the U.S. "needs" Greenland for Arctic security."
""It's a partnership - Massachusetts and Denmark - driven by innovation, and it's rooted in our history," Healey said. She highlighted Massachusetts' role as a global leader in life sciences, clean energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing. "You could say that Massachusetts is to the United States what Denmark is to Europe: a knowledge-driven leader that values our people and does things the right way," Healey said."
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a collaboration agreement with Denmark to formalize a partnership focused on research, innovation, and business cooperation. The signing took place at the Massachusetts State House with a Danish delegation led by Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen. The event coincided with renewed tensions after President Donald Trump revived a proposal that the United States consider owning Greenland, prompting European criticism and Danish protests. Neither Healey nor Sørensen directly addressed those comments at the conference. Healey emphasized Denmark's economic importance to Massachusetts, citing roughly $250 million in annual trade and shared strengths in knowledge-driven industries.
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