Trump, Europe and Greenland
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The eight European countries Trump targeted for a 10% tariff for opposing a U.S. takeover of Greenland warn that his threats 'undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.'
Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.”
U.S. NATO ambassador Matthew Whitaker defends American focus on Greenland amid European backlash, calling Arctic security crucial for continental defense.
European NATO allies deploy troops to Greenland to support Denmark after tense U.S. talks fail to resolve Trump's push to acquire the island.
Several NATO countries are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up his threats to forcibly annex the Arctic island.
European leaders unite against Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition, warning of damage to transatlantic relations as tensions escalate.
Trump's tariff threat has prompted a wave of condemnation from European leaders, and a promise of a coordinated response
An emergency meeting of EU ambassadors will take place in Brussels on Sunday in response to Trump’s threat, which he made after an estimate quarter of the population of Greenland’s capital Nuuk joined protests against any potential annexation.
AMERICA’S HUNGER for Greenland is setting off an explosive row within NATO. President Donald Trump, infuriated by European allies’ resistance to his effort to annex the autonomous Danish territory, said on January 17th that he would impose 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries that had sent troops there two days earlier.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that soliders are in Greenland to take part in a joint military exercise as Trump continues his push to take over the island.
The Arctic is rapidly becoming a front line for NATO competition with Russia and China, as adversaries expand their presence in the High North and probe alliance defenses, the top American general in Europe said.