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Trump withdraws tariff threats on European nations, agrees to "framework"
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that he will not proceed with his plans to impose tariffs on some European nations over Greenland, withdrawing his earlier threat to implement the tariffs starting February 1.
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"What I'm asking for is a piece of ice": Trump pushes for Greenland at Wor
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
At WEF Davos, US President Donald Trump renewed his call for US ownership of Greenland, calling it vital for international security while ruling out using force. He questioned NATO's fairness, announced plans for a "Golden Dome" in Greenland, and said the US has "nothing to do with" Ukrai
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Trump calls for "immediate negotiations" with European allies on Greenland
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the US President argued that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, could be better developed and secured under US control and talked of benefits for both the US and European nations.
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Trump calls Denmark "ungrateful" at WEF 2026, says US was "stupid" to "giv
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
At WEF Davos, US President Donald Trump criticised Denmark over Greenland, calling it "ungrateful" and saying the US was "stupid" to "give Greenland back" after World War 2. He said only the US can secure Greenland, as NATO allies pushed for diplomacy.
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"It is very unclear what is driving him; it makes no sense": Former US Arm
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
There is no practical military, diplomatic or strategic requirement for the United States to take Greenland and there are downsides for its alliance and for America itself, former US Army Officer and Foreign Policy Expert Daniel L Davis has said.
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EU Chief calls for "European independence" amid shift in global order; rea
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for greater European independence in economic and security matters, noting the rapid global changes, while reaffirming Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid US President Donald Trump's threat to annex
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"A deal is a deal": EU Commission President warns Trump's Greenland tariff
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned the US against imposing tariffs on European allies over Greenland, calling it a "mistake." Speaking at Davos, she urged respect for existing agreements, offered cooperation on Arctic security, and said Europe must push for independ
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Extra US tariffs on European allies over Greenland would be a "mistake": E
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Ursula von der Leyen warned the US that imposing tariffs on European allies over Greenland would be a "mistake" and said Europe's response would be "unflinching, united and proportional." EU leaders also cautioned tariffs could harm transatlantic ties as Trump announced new tariff plans.<
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PM Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland, reports Canadian media
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, CBC news reported, citing sources on Monday.
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US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump's takeover bi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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"Greenland belongs to its people, Denmark": UK PM on Trump's threats, says
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press conference on Greenland, Starmer emphasised the importance of maintaining strong alliances amid global turbulence created by Trump's tariff threats, while underscoring the UK's commitment to its partnership with Washington.
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Top European leaders vow to uphold Greenland's sovereignty as Trump, seeki
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Following this, US President Donald Trump issued a statement, saying, "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!!!"
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