President Trump is considering imposing a tariff against countries that oppose an acquisition of Greenland by the U.S.
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“I may put on a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland because we need Greenland for national security,” Trump said at a healthcare roundtable event on Friday. He didn’t immediately specify a timetable or what the rate would be.
Will the U.S. Acquire Greenland?
Trump has spoken considerably about annexing Greenland since the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. He previously characterized the autonomous territory as a strategic asset given its location and potential role in monitoring international rivals, such as China and Russia.
Earlier today, a group of bipartisan lawmakers met with Greenlandic and Danish leaders to discuss U.S.-Greenland relations. Delaware Senator Chris Coons noted that the meeting resulted in a “constructive and hopeful dialogue” and emphasized that it is up to the people of Greenland to decide on their future.
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