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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Opposing Greenland Acquisition

Published January 16, 2026, 17:17
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Opposing Greenland Acquisition

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to acquire Greenland, despite Denmark's refusal. This threat comes as several European countries are sending military forces to Greenland to support Denmark. Germany has called on the US to recognize the joint defense of the Arctic as a common interest, while Italy has emphasized that the Arctic should be a priority for NATO and the EU. The Kremlin stated that it considers Greenland to be Danish territory.