Donald Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan
Financial Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support his efforts to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns related to the Arctic island.
- Trump has escalated rhetoric around acquiring Greenland, warning that if the US does not take control, Russia or China might claim it, and has not ruled out military options.
- European NATO members, including Denmark, have responded by reinforcing Greenland’s security and seeking a permanent military presence, while Danish politicians have condemned Trump’s unpredictability and tariff threats.
- The tariff threat risks damaging trade relations between the US and European partners, potentially undermining recent trade agreements and escalating global trade tensions amid geopolitical instability.
- Some US lawmakers, including Republicans, have opposed Trump’s Greenland plans,
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