Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”.
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00:00U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that he may implement tariffs on countries that oppose the U.S. controlling of Greenland as a form of punishment.
00:10The comments come as European lawmakers continue to reject Trump's controversial plan, stressing that Greenland alone has the right to decide its future.
00:20And I may do that for Greenland too. I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that.
00:28The comments came despite a bipartisan congressional delegation visiting the Danish capital Copenhagen on Friday to reaffirm ties and display unity.
00:38Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives met with Danish lawmakers, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and a Greenlandic committee.
00:47They reiterated their support for Denmark, a U.S. ally of 225 years, noting that it's a relationship that needs to grow further and be nurtured.
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