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Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Nations, Revives Greenland Purchase Idea

Former U.S.​ President Donald Trump has once again ‍raised the possibility of purchasing Greenland, this time linking⁣ it to⁢ potential trade tariffs on several European⁣ nations. His recent statements suggest he woudl impose tariffs until the United States “entirely acquires” the autonomous Danish territory. This move has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from Denmark and Greenland itself.

Background: TrumpS Previous Interest in Greenland

Trump’s interest ⁤in Greenland is not new.⁤ In 2019, he publicly discussed the​ possibility of the United States buying Greenland, an idea that was swiftly rejected‍ by both Denmark and Greenland’s government. At the time,danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the idea “absurd” (BBC News). Greenland’s government also stated they were not for⁢ sale. The 2019 proposal was⁣ met wiht widespread ridicule and highlighted a‌ lack of understanding of Greenland’s status as ⁢an‍ autonomous territory within the ‌Kingdom of Denmark.

The New⁣ Tariff Threat

In recent statements, Trump indicated that ⁣he would consider imposing tariffs on countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the‌ United Kingdom, unless they agree to a deal that facilitates the U.