Tensions over Greenland are growing after US President Trump threatened fellow NATO allies with fresh tariffs over sending troops to the Arctic island. The EU now considers using its Anti-Coercion Instrument to fend off the US threats, while Denmark and its allies expand their military presence in Greenland.
The US president hit eight European nations, including six EU members, with new tariffs on goods.
Tensions over Greenland are rising. According to the EU treaty, Denmark may request support from other member states if it is the victim of armed aggression on its territory.
The US is not beating around the bush: it wants Greenland. Denmark and Greenland – backed by the EU – have strongly rejected Washington’s “national security” claims and issued a stark warning against the possible collapse of NATO.
Rutte believes that the European Union should continue to cooperate with the United States on defence matters.