Overview
- Trump said he may impose tariffs on nations that do not support U.S. control of Greenland, calling the island a national security need.
- One outlet reported a Truth Social post in which Trump vowed 10% tariffs on eight European countries from February 1, rising to 25% on June 1, until a purchase is allowed.
- Denmark and Greenland reiterated that any transfer is out of the question as several European countries sent small contingents to Greenland for coordinated security activities.
- U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials formed a working group to meet every two to three weeks, even as Trump’s special envoy said he plans a March visit and believes a deal is possible.
- A bipartisan U.S. delegation met leaders in Copenhagen to cool tensions, highlighted legislation to restrict any forced annexation, and noted that public opinion in the U.S. opposes taking Greenland by force, while protests took place Saturday in Denmark and Greenland.