Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland
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Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump is considering imposing new tariffs on countries that oppose his plan to annex Greenland, citing national security interests and the strategic value of the island.
- Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, is rich in natural resources and strategically positioned for missile early-warning systems, but the US proposal faces strong opposition from Denmark, Greenland, and several European nations.
- Denmark and multiple NATO allies, including France, Germany, and Canada, have increased their military presence or diplomatic engagement in Greenland in response to Trump's annexation ambitions.
- Danish and Greenlandic officials recently met with US leaders to discuss the issue, agreeing to establish a high-level working group to explore possible compromises while respecting Denmark's sovereignty.
- Despite Trump's tariff
