Trump's sharpens Greenland pitch
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Moneycontrol19-01-2026, 11:20

Trump Claims NATO Warned Denmark for 20 Years on Russian Threat to Greenland

  • Donald Trump intensified his push for US control over Greenland, citing a growing Russian security threat.
  • He accused Denmark of failing to counter the threat and claimed NATO had warned them for two decades.
  • Trump announced 10% tariffs on goods from several European nations, including Denmark, escalating to 25% if no agreement is reached.
  • The tariffs are intended to force negotiations, with Trump arguing Greenland is vital for US national security.
  • European leaders and Denmark expressed surprise and concern, warning of damage to transatlantic relations and potential EU retaliatory tariffs.

Why It Matters: Trump pushes for US control of Greenland, citing Russian threat and imposing tariffs on European allies.

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