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Trump Revives 'Tariff War' Threat Over Greenland

Published January 17, 2026, 12:08
Trump Revives 'Tariff War' Threat Over Greenland

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland, reviving the issue as a key priority of his foreign policy. This move comes at a time of tension with Denmark, which has sovereignty over the territory. Simultaneously, a bipartisan delegation from Congress is in Denmark to reassure the Danes. Trump links the acquisition of Greenland to US national security, citing the need for a missile defense system in the region. The threat of tariffs is part of Trump's broader strategy to use trade as a tool of geopolitical pressure.