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Tensions over the future of Greenland — the vast, resource-rich Arctic island — have sharply escalated after United States President Donald Trump announced new trade measures and reiterated his administration’s intent to secure American control over the territory, sparking widespread diplomatic friction and public protest.

Tariffs on European Countries Escalate Crisis
In a bold and controversial move, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports from eight European nations — including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland — starting February 1, with the threat of an increase to 25% by June if these countries do not support the U.S. bid to gain control of Greenland.

Trump framed the tariffs as retaliation against European opposition to what he describes as a strategic necessity: bringing Greenland under United States governance to protect against Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, urged the European Union to decouple the tariff dispute from broader U.S.–EU trade negotiations, signaling that Washington does not want the Greenland issue to derail other trade cooperation — even as the policy confronts resistance in both capitals.

Reactions from NATO Allies and European Forces
In response to the growing pressure from Washington, European troops have deployed to Greenland as part of joint exercises aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and asserting the island’s ties with NATO members.

Danish officials have voiced deep disagreement with the United States over Greenland’s political future, underscoring that sovereignty over the island remains a matter for Denmark and Greenland themselves — not subject to U.S. acquisition.

Greenland’s Firm Rejection of U.S. Control
The government of Greenland has repeatedly rejected any notion that the island is for sale or should fall under American control. In recent statements, officials emphasized that Greenland should continue to be defended under NATO and should work with allies collectively, not through unilateral U.S. dominance.

Local opposition to U.S. ambitions has also manifested in large protests in both Nuuk (Greenland’s capital) and Copenhagen, with demonstrators waving Danish and Greenlandic flags and denouncing what they view as American aggression.

U.S. Lawmakers Push Back at Home and Abroad
Amid the controversy, a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to reassure Danish and Greenlandic leaders that most members of Congress oppose the administration’s unilateral approach to Greenland. Lawmakers cited concerns over NATO solidarity, international law, and the integrity of alliances, and introduced measures to block hostile actions against the Danish territory.

Strategic and Political Stakes
The dispute is not merely symbolic. Greenland sits at a critical strategic crossroads — geographically between North America and Europe — and is considered essential for Arctic security, missile defense, and access to emerging shipping lanes and natural resources. Trump has framed the island’s acquisition as vital for U.S. national security, a claim fiercely disputed by Greenlandic officials and allied governments.

Nonetheless, public support within Greenland for becoming part of the United States remains extremely low, and internal politics has leaned toward greater autonomy or independence, not annexation.

What Happens Next?
With tariffs set to take effect in weeks and diplomatic visits underway, the situation remains fluid. Key points to watch include:

European responses to U.S. tariffs and potential reciprocal measures.

Diplomatic negotiations between Washington, Copenhagen, and Nuuk.

Internal politics in Greenland, where debates over autonomy, defense, and economic development continue.

NATO and Arctic security strategies, especially in the context of Russia and China’s interests in the region.

In what could become one of the most significant geopolitical stories of 2026, Greenland has become a litmus test for U.S. alliances, Arctic policy, and the limits of American influence in a sovereign region.

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Notizia fresca: 🇺🇸 Donald Trump: Non vogliamo che 🇷🇺 Russia o 🇨🇳 Cina arrivino in Groenlandia, perché se non prendiamo il Groenlandia, i tuoi vicini saranno la Russia o la Cina. Non accadrà.
🇺🇸 Donald Trump: Non sto parlando di soldi per il Groenlandia adesso, forse lo farò in seguito. Ma al momento stiamo per fare qualcosa riguardo al Groenlandia — che gli piaccia o no. Se non lo facciamo, la Russia o la Cina si impossesseranno del Groenlandia, e non vogliamo che la Russia o la Cina siano i nostri vicini. Capito?

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