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Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Opposition to U.S. Claim on Greenland

The tariff warning signals an escalation ahead of a planned March visit by the administration’s special envoy.

Overview

  • President Trump told reporters at the White House that countries not supporting a U.S. bid to claim Greenland could face new tariffs, framing the move as a national security measure.
  • He offered no details on how such tariffs would be designed or implemented.
  • Denmark and Greenland continue to reject any transfer of the island’s sovereignty to the United States.
  • U.S. Greenland envoy Landry said on FOX News he plans to visit the island in March and expressed confidence that a deal can be reached.
  • A bipartisan congressional delegation met Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland leader Nielsen in Copenhagen, with Senator Chris Coons saying they aim to lower tensions.