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German Troops Abruptly Leave Greenland Following Trump's Tariff Threats

Published January 18, 2026, 14:13
German Troops Abruptly Leave Greenland Following Trump's Tariff Threats

Germany abruptly withdrew its military personnel from Greenland, just 44 hours after their arrival, in response to threats from Donald Trump to impose tariffs on eight European countries that had sent troops to the island. The decision was made on Sunday morning without explanation, and all scheduled meetings were canceled. It remains unclear whether Berlin's move is directly linked to Trump's threats or due to other reasons. This decision comes after Trump announced tariffs on countries supporting the deployment of military forces in Greenland, considering the move unjustified and detrimental to relations with the US.