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Greenland Minister Praises European Response to Trump's Threats

Published January 18, 2026, 07:13
Greenland Minister Praises European Response to Trump's Threats

The Greenlandic Minister of Mineral Resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, expressed her satisfaction with the swift response of European countries to threats from Donald Trump regarding the imposition of new tariffs. Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that have deployed military personnel in Greenland, expressing his desire to gain control of the island. European leaders condemned the threats, while the European Union warned of potential escalation. According to a recent poll, the vast majority of Greenlanders (85%) oppose the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.