Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.

Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.

Tensions escalate as Denmark confronts the US over alleged espionage activities in Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated, "You cannot spy against an ally,