Trump Threatens High Tariffs on Denmark for Greenland's National Security

Jan 7, 2025, 06:33 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose high tariffs on Denmark if it does not relinquish control of Greenland to the United States. Trump emphasized that Greenland is crucial for U.S. national security and the protection of the free world, citing the presence of Chinese and Russian ships in the region. He questioned whether Denmark has any legal right to Greenland, suggesting that if they do, they should give it up. Trump's comments come amid ongoing tensions over the strategic Arctic island, which he has previously expressed interest in acquiring.