Trump tariffs trigger EU unity âą Putin calls US plans serious âą NATO tensions rise
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated the controversy over Greenland, threatening additional import tariffs on eight European countries â including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland â unless a deal is reached for the United States to acquire Greenland. ïżœ
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Trump announced that 10% tariffs will be imposed from February 1 and could rise to 25% by June 1 if negotiations fail, framing Greenland as vital for U.S. national and Arctic security. ïżœ
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đ·đș Putinâs Response
The Kremlin has acknowledged the seriousness of the U.S. Greenland plans. Russian officials stated that Trumpâs ambitions would go down in world history if realized, noting long-standing geopolitical interest in the Arctic region. ïżœ
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While Russia claims it poses no direct threat to Greenland, Putin has pointed to rising Western military and economic activity in the Arctic and signaled Moscowâs interest in monitoring these developments closely. ïżœ
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đȘđș European Pushback
European leaders have overwhelmingly condemned Trumpâs tariff threat as unacceptable coercion and have pledged to defend Denmarkâs sovereignty over Greenland. ïżœ
Thousands protested in Denmark and Greenland against any foreign takeover, with public outcry emphasizing that the islandâs fate should be decided by its people. ïżœ
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European governments are considering a coordinated economic response, including tariffs worth billions and activating tools like the Anti-Coercion Instrument to counter U.S. pressure. ïżœ
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đ§ Strategic Importance of Greenland
Greenland sits at a geopolitical crossroads â controlling crucial routes in the Arctic, hosting deep natural resources, and serving as a key military and surveillance location (including NATO and U.S. defense infrastructure). ïżœ
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Putin and analysts alike say the Arctic will be a new arena for geopolitical competition, with Western and non-Western powers vying for influence. ïżœ
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đșđž Trump demands Greenland control and uses tariffs as leverage. ïżœ
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đȘđș EU condemns the move and prepares countermeasures. ïżœ
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đ·đș Putin says U.S. plans are serious, signaling broader Arctic interests. ïżœ
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đ The dispute is straining NATO relations and reshaping Arctic geopolitics. ïżœ
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