"US President Donald Trump says he may impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to have the United States control Greenland. I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security, Trump said at a health roundtable at the White House. Since Trump returned to the White House in January, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to take over Greenland, a demand Denmark and many other European nations have rejected."
"The Trump administration has argued that Greenland is geographically within the North American region and insisted that the territory is vital to US security. Critics of Trump's comments on Greenland believe the US is also interested in the island's vast mineral wealth. Trump's special envoy to Greenland also said on Friday he plans to visit the Danish territory in March and believes a deal can be made."
Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support a US plan to control Greenland, citing national security needs. He said he may place tariffs because Greenland is needed for national security. Since January he has repeatedly expressed desire to take over Greenland, a demand Denmark and many European nations have rejected. The administration argues Greenland is geographically within North America and vital to US security. Critics contend the US also seeks Greenland’s vast mineral wealth. Special envoy Jeff Landry plans a March visit to Greenland and said a deal should and will be made, noting coordination with Denmark, other US officials, and lawmakers.
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