By Admin 
US President Donald Trump on Friday (January 16, 2026) threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support the occupation of Greenland. During this, Trump also gave himself credit for strengthening NATO. He claimed that NATO’s military strength largely depends on America’s strength. According to the US President, America became the strongest during his tenure and this is the reason why NATO looks so powerful.
Trump threatens countries that do not cooperate on Greenland
According to US President Donald Trump, if Greenland was under American control, NATO would have become much stronger and more effective. He stressed that any alternative arrangement regarding Greenland would prove incomplete. According to the report of news agency AFP, during a conference at the White House, Trump said, ‘If the countries do not agree on the issue of Greenland, then I can impose tariffs on them, because we need Greenland for national security.
America can also use military power
America has also not ruled out the possibility of a military coup in Greenland. The White House said, ‘President Trump has made clear that occupying Greenland is a national security priority for the United States and is vital to deterring our enemies in the Arctic region. The President and his team are discussing several options to achieve this important foreign policy goal. Of course, using the American military is always an option for the Commander in Chief.
‘Trump will visit Denmark area in March’
According to a report by news agency Reuters, Trump’s special envoy to Greenland said that he intends to visit the Danish region in March. He expressed confidence that an agreement can be reached during this period. He said, ‘The President is serious. I think he has set his limits. They have told Denmark what they want.
Don’t even think of attacking Greenland: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said that do not even think of attacking Greenland, there will be no compromise on the security of France and the European people and respect for territorial sovereignty. France has deployed troops and military assets to Greenland along with fellow NATO members Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Norway.