In a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President Donald Trump signaled that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize increased his interest in acquiring Greenland.
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“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant,” Trump wrote.
Trump Slaps New Tariffs on Europe over Greenland Push
Last week, Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on eight European countries, including Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The tariff will remain in effect until the U.S. reaches a deal to purchase Greenland and will be enforced starting on February 1 with an increase to 25% on June 1.
The European Union (EU) has vowed to retaliate and is considering imposing $103 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods. The bloc is also weighing activating its anti-coercion tool, which could result in tariffs and new taxes on U.S. companies doing business in Europe.
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