By Admin 
US-Europe tensions: US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance on Denmark regarding Greenland. Meanwhile, he has given a big statement. This statement of Trump has again exposed the increasing tension between America and Europe regarding Greenland.
He tweeted that NATO has been telling Denmark for the last 20 years that you have to remove the Russian threat from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark could not do anything about it. Now is the time and it will be done!
“NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that “you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.” Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!!” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/ZyFh9OsNsn
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2026
Trump wants to occupy Greenland
Trump has been trying to establish his control over Greenland for a long time. He had even expressed his intention to buy Greenland. For this, Trump is now putting economic pressure on his own NATO allies. In a post made on social media, President Trump clearly said that if Denmark and its partner countries are not ready to negotiate on the sale and purchase of Greenland, then they will have to pay the economic price.
Trump has announced to impose a 10% tariff on goods coming from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Finland from February 1, 2026. Along with this he warned that if no agreement is reached by June 1, then this tax will be increased to 25%.
Why is Greenland so special?
Greenland is the largest island in the world. The population here is less, but its strategic and political importance is huge. It is located in the Arctic region, hence this area is considered very sensitive in terms of military, energy and trade. Melting ice is opening new sea routes and making access to mineral resources easier. This is why America has been trying to strengthen its hold in Greenland for a long time.