U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition Push

  • President Donald Trump stated he might impose tariffs on countries not supporting the US acquisition of Greenland.
  • Trump cited national security concerns, linking the need for Greenland to threats from China and Russia.
  • This move signals an escalation in Trump's aggressive stance on the strategically important Arctic territory.
  • The US already maintains a major military installation on Greenland, a Danish territory.
  • Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly rejected the idea of selling the territory, stating it is not for sale.

Why It Matters: Trump threatens tariffs to pressure countries into supporting the US acquisition of Greenland for national security.

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