Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs over Greenland
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump suggested imposing tariffs on countries that do not support U.S. control of Greenland, citing national security concerns, a new approach to his ongoing push for U.S. acquisition of the territory.
- A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen to ease tensions, emphasizing the importance of treating Greenland as an ally rather than an asset.
- Denmark and Greenland reaffirmed their sovereignty over the island, with Denmark increasing its military presence and insisting decisions about Greenland remain their prerogative, rejecting U.S. takeover attempts.
- Greenlandic leaders and Inuit representatives strongly opposed U.S. acquisition efforts, viewing them as a threat to their autonomy and a reflection of disrespect toward Indigenous peoples.
- Bipartisan
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