Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Ignites Diplomatic Stand-Off

Tensions rise as US President Trump suggests imposing tariffs on countries not supporting US control of Greenland. Despite diplomatic efforts, disagreements persist. Danish leaders emphasize Greenland's autonomy, while Congress opposes any forced acquisition. Greenland's leaders reaffirm their alignment with Denmark and NATO, rejecting colonization.

US President Donald Trump escalated diplomatic tensions on Friday by hinting at imposing tariffs on countries that do not support the United States in its bid to control Greenland. The controversial statement emerged just as a bipartisan Congressional delegation visited Copenhagen to ease tensions with Danish leaders.

Throughout the week, the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland had met with top US officials in Washington, but the talks concluded with starkly different interpretations. Denmark remains firm that Greenland's future is a matter for its government alone, recently boosting its military presence there amid reports of US interests.

Meanwhile, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed his commitment to Denmark and NATO, dismissing any US attempts at acquisition. In Nuuk, Inuit leaders condemned the White House's statements, viewing them as a disregard for Greenland's sovereignty and indigenous peoples.

(With inputs from agencies.)