Summary
President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on NATO allies if they don't agree to sell Greenland to the U.S. European countries have responded by sending troops to Greenland for military exercises. Denmark, the current owner of Greenland, insists that the island is not for sale.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to buy Greenland and is threatening tariffs on NATO allies to secure the deal.
- Tariffs would start at 10% and could rise to 25% by June if an agreement isn't reached.
- European countries have sent troops to Greenland for exercises, responding to the U.S. pressure.
- In Nuuk, Greenland's capital, locals protested Trump's actions, holding signs telling Americans to leave.
- Denmark, which owns Greenland, has refused the sale and emphasized its military limitations against the U.S.
- Trump appointed a special envoy to negotiate the purchase, but Denmark remains firm that Greenland is not for sale.
- Germany's far-right leader criticized Trump's approach as violating international law.
- Trump nominated Ken Howery as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark to aid in the Greenland acquisition efforts.
