Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition Push

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CNBC TV18•16-01-2026, 23:13
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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