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Greenland: Denmark 'Surprised' by Trump's Tariff Threats

Published January 17, 2026, 20:09
Greenland: Denmark 'Surprised' by Trump's Tariff Threats

Denmark has expressed its surprise at President Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European countries if Greenland is not 'sold entirely' to the United States. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that the increase in military presence in Greenland aims to enhance security in the Arctic. Meetings between Danish and American officials regarding the issue of Greenland are ongoing.