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Trump Threatens Trade War Over greenland as International Concerns‍ Mount

Published: 2026/01/18‌ 08:14:08

Escalating Tensions Over​ Greenland

Recent⁣ weeks have ‌seen a dramatic escalation in tensions ⁣surrounding Greenland, as former U.S. President ⁤Donald Trump​ has publicly ‌expressed interest in acquiring the ‍autonomous territory from Denmark. This has prompted a strong response from the Danish‌ government and its allies, leading to a complex‌ geopolitical⁤ situation marked by military posturing and the threat of economic sanctions. The situation⁤ began ‍when​ Trump reportedly floated ⁣the idea⁢ of purchasing Greenland, a ‍proposal swiftly rejected ‍by the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who deemed the idea⁣ “absurd” BBC News.

Military Response and “Arctic ​Endurance”

Following the initial overtures‍ from the U.S., Denmark announced an increase in its military presence on the island. In a coordinated effort, several European nations – Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany