Independent Report | Washington
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries opposing his proposal to bring Greenland under American control could face trade tariffs. Speaking during a White House meeting, President Trump said his administration would consider imposing import duties on nations resisting the plan, although he did not specify which countries could be affected or under what legal authority the measures would be enforced.
Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has its own government and enjoys broad self-rule. Denmark and several international partners have openly rejected the idea of US control over the island. Despite this, Trump has repeatedly highlighted Greenland’s strategic importance, citing its location between North America and the Arctic region.
The territory is rich in natural resources and holds major strategic value for missile early-warning systems and Arctic surveillance. The United States already maintains a permanent military presence at Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, a key monitoring facility operated since World War II.
The renewed tariff threat has raised diplomatic concerns, with analysts warning that such pressure could strain relations with European allies and further complicate Arctic geopolitics.
