United States President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on European countries that oppose his desire to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns and strategic importance. Trump’s plan involves imposing a 10 percent tariff on exports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, escalating to 25 percent on June 1 until a deal is reached for Greenland’s purchase. Despite historical efforts by past US presidents to acquire Greenland, current polls show little support among American citizens for the idea. The EU has condemned Trump’s tariff threats, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asserting solidarity with Denmark and Greenland and emphasizing the importance of dialogue and upholding sovereignty.
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