Greenland row: German military ends short deployment
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Key Points:
- German soldiers completed their scheduled reconnaissance mission in Greenland and departed, following US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and his assertion that Greenland should belong to the US.
- Trump announced a 10% tariff starting February 1 on goods from eight European countries, potentially rising to 25% by June 1 if no agreement on Greenland is reached, escalating tensions with the EU and NATO allies.
- European countries affected by the tariffs, including Germany, France, and Denmark, condemned the US measures, emphasizing unity and sovereignty, while preparing coordinated responses including possible activation of the EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument.
- US Senate and House Democrats vowed legislative efforts to block Trump's tariffs, citing harm to transatlantic relations and the American economy, with some Republicans also
