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Firstpost16-01-2026, 22:38

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Nations Opposing Greenland Acquisition Bid

  • President Trump suggested new tariffs on countries not supporting his bid to acquire Greenland, citing national security.
  • Trump referenced past tariff use to pressure countries on drug prices, indicating a similar strategy for Greenland.
  • European nations, including Denmark, expressed strong concerns, fearing strain on transatlantic ties.
  • Danish, French, German, and Dutch troops arrived in Greenland for joint exercises, Operation Arctic Endurance, to strengthen security.
  • A bipartisan US congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic leaders to de-escalate tensions over Trump's threats.

Why It Matters: Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland acquisition, sparking international concern and military exercises.

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