A Few Dozen European Troops in Greenland Triggered Trump

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jeanna Smialek and Amelia NierenbergJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:07 PM

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In January 2026, several European nations, including France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, and the UK, sent a small number of military personnel to Greenland to show solidarity and demonstrate Arctic security capabilities. This action prompted former President Trump to threaten tariffs on those nations, citing unknown purposes. While some countries, like Germany and the UK, downplayed their involvement, Denmark responded by increasing its military presence in Greenland, deploying approximately 100 soldiers for a NATO training exercise called Operation Arctic Endurance. Denmark publicly stated its disagreement with the U.S. over Greenland's status and its refusal to sell the territory. The Danish military also announced its increased operational capabilities across Greenland.

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