Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Not Supporting Greenland Acquisition Plan

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CNBC Awaaz•16-01-2026, 23:39
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Not Supporting Greenland Acquisition Plan
- •Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to acquire Greenland.
- •He stated that Greenland is crucial for US national security, especially against Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.
- •Trump claimed Denmark is incapable of curbing Russian and Chinese influence in the strategically important region.
- •Greenland and Denmark have both asserted that the island is not for sale and rejected threats of force.
- •Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, holds significant strategic importance due to its location and critical mineral reserves.
Why It Matters: Trump threatens tariffs on allies not backing his Greenland acquisition, citing national security concerns.
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