Trump Escalates Greenland Push With Tariff threats

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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his controversial effort to bring Greenland under American control by threatening to impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support his plan, intensifying diplomatic tensions with allies and drawing broad international criticism.

 Speaking at a White House roundtable on Friday, Trump said he might slap tariffs on nations that “don’t go along with Greenland”  referring to his desire for the semi-autonomous Danish territory to come under U.S. control  claiming the move is tied to U.S. national security interests. While he did not specify rates or which countries could be targeted, the remarks drew swift pushback from European partners.

 Greenland, the world’s largest island, is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a member of NATO through that relationship. The island’s strategic location in the Arctic, potential natural resources, and growing great-power competition with Russia and China have been cited by Trump’s administration as reasons for seeking closer ties or even control over the territory. However, Denmark’s government and Greenland’s leaders have firmly rejected any notion of a U.S. takeover, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and international law.

 The tariff threat comes amid a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Copenhagen aimed at easing diplomatic strain and underscoring support for Denmark and Greenland. Some lawmakers have publicly opposed Trump’s rhetoric and are considering domestic legislation to prevent annexation of a NATO ally without consent.

 Trump’s comments represent a sharp escalation in his long-standing push to win control of Greenland a proposal that has sparked unease among U.S. allies and within his own party. Critics warn that using economic coercion or threats of force to achieve territorial ambitions could undermine transatlantic alliances and international norms.