Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, calls it vital for security

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 16, 2026 at 04:57 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that don't support the US controlling Greenland, citing national security and mineral resources as justification. This statement was made amidst rising tensions between the US, Denmark, and Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark. A bipartisan US congressional delegation traveled to Copenhagen to ease tensions, assuring Denmark and Greenland of congressional support and recognizing Greenland as an ally. Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland has been met with resistance from European leaders, who maintain that Denmark and Greenland alone have authority over the territory. Denmark is increasing its military presence in Greenland in cooperation with allies.

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Washington 30% Copenhagen 30% JD Vance 40% Marco Rubio 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 40% White House ×250% United States ×270% Denmark ×780% Donald Trump ×790% Greenland ×14100%

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