16.01.2026 22:47
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a clear economic threat to countries opposing Washington's demands regarding the control of Greenland. In statements at the White House, Trump mentioned that he could use tariffs as a tool of pressure, signaling that this stance might not be limited to just a few countries under the justification of "national security."
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he could impose tariffs on countries that do not act in alignment with Washington regarding the control of Greenland, indicating once again that he could use trade as a clear tool of pressure.
"WE NEED GREENLAND FOR NATIONAL SECURITY"
In a speech at a roundtable meeting on "Rural Health Services" held at the White House, Trump highlighted the strategic importance of Greenland for the U.S. In his assessment of the issue, he stated, "I can impose tariffs on countries that do not agree with us on Greenland. Because we need Greenland for national security."
HE CLEARLY STATED THE TAX LEVERAGE
The U.S. President referred to possible tax measures against France while citing drug prices in some European countries as examples. Trump suggested that the same method could be applied in the case of Greenland, implying that tariffs could be an effective tool to persuade countries that act contrary to U.S. interests.
THE STATEMENT CAME DURING COPENHAGEN MEETINGS
Trump's remarks came as a delegation from the U.S. Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers in Copenhagen to discuss Washington's demands regarding Greenland. This timing was interpreted as an indication that the statements aimed to increase diplomatic pressure.
HE ALSO TOUCHED ON HEALTH POLICIES
Addressing domestic policy during the meeting, Trump stated that drug prices in the U.S. are much higher compared to European countries, in a discussion that also included Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Medicare and Medicaid Services Director Dr. Mehmet Öz.
Trump noted, "The price of a pill was 10 times more expensive in New York compared to London or Munich," and stated that price transparency would be increased to reduce healthcare costs, adding that they expect support from Congress on this issue.