CNN has learned how Trump plans to annex Greenland.

The United States has no intention of turning Greenland into one of its states, but is considering forming a "union," CNN reports, citing an unnamed adviser to US President Donald Trump.

While Trump's team generally shares his view on the importance of U.S. control of Greenland for national security, many of the president's advisers remain unsure how to achieve this goal. "We don't want to turn them into a state. But do we want a union with them? There's no question about that," the source said.

Despite Trump's recent escalation of rhetoric about his plans to annex Greenland, some European leaders still hope for a deal between the US and Denmark, CNN notes. "They believe they can try to pressure Denmark to make a deal, even if it doesn't result in the cession of the entire territory. Achieving the same goal through joint control of Greenland," the channel's source said.

According to a European official, one of those who still believes in the success of the agreement, which will avoid conflict, is NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. He has privately raised the issue of revising the 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement and guaranteeing a ban on Chinese investment in the island's economy, a source told CNN.

In 1951, two years after Denmark joined NATO, the Danish and American governments signed an agreement under which the countries would jointly defend the island. The agreement also allowed the United States to establish military bases in Greenland. Since the Cold War, the island has been home to the American air force base Pituffik. The base currently has a contingent of over 600 personnel, including 200 American military personnel.

During both his first and second terms, Trump repeatedly announced plans to incorporate Greenland into the United States. Discussions resumed earlier this year. According to the American leader, the island is "surrounded" by Russian and Chinese navies and is "absolutely necessary" for American defense. He warned that the United States would begin imposing taxes on the United Kingdom , Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway,Finland , France and Sweden impose 10% tariffs until an agreement is reached on the purchase of Greenland.

Following Trump's threats, Denmark has strengthened its military presence in Greenland. Additional forces arrived on the island less than 24 hours ago. The Danish General Staff plans to practice island defense tactics.

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