Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back US controlling Greenland
- Posted on January 16, 2026
- By Business News Today
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Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back US controlling Greenland
President Trump has threatened tariffs on nations that don't support the US acquiring Greenland, citing national security. This move comes after months of insisting on US control over the Danish territory. European leaders and Denmark have rejected the idea, with Trump now hinting at economic pressure to achieve his goal.