Trump Threatens Tariffs on Nations Opposing Greenland Acquisition Bid

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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 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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