"Last weekend, Trump threatened to increase trade tariffs for European countries which oppose his attempt to acquire Greenland. Since the tariff threats, the European Union has been contemplating its response, with some members calling for the implementation of the bloc's never-before-used trade bazooka option of retaliatory tariffs and restrictions. Given Europe's decades-long dependence on Washington, which has only deepened in recent years, could the EU take action against the US, and could that risk a serious transatlantic rift?"
"Trump made a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, reiterating his ambition to acquire Greenland and stating that he would meet European leaders in Davos to discuss the issue. In one post, Trump wrote that he had a very good telephone call with Rutte about Greenland. I agreed to a meeting of the various parties in Davos, Switzerland. As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security."
Transatlantic tensions over Greenland have increased as President Donald Trump pressed plans to acquire the self-governing island of Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump announced on social media that there is no going back on Washington's plans and said he would meet involved parties in Davos during the World Economic Forum. He threatened increased trade tariffs for European countries that oppose the acquisition. The European Union has been contemplating responses, with some members urging use of the bloc's unused 'trade bazooka' of retaliatory tariffs and restrictions. Analysts question whether EU action against the US could trigger a serious transatlantic rift given deep European dependence on Washington.
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