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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, January 16 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to "acquire" Greenland, media reported.
“I can impose tariffs on countries if they disagree with our plans for Greenland, because we need it for national security,” D. Trump said at an event at the White House, without going into details.
Greenland enjoys autonomy and self-government within the Kingdom of Denmark, though Copenhagen retains authority over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to the White House in 2025, Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his strong desire to "acquire" Greenland by any means necessary.
Following a meeting of senior US, Danish and Greenlandic officials on January 14, there are still “fundamental differences” over Greenland’s future.
US Vice President James David Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met at the White House with the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and Greenland, Viviane Motzfeldt.
In addition to the sweeping tariffs announced in 2025, the Trump administration has expanded or threatened to use tariffs to curb fentanyl imports, as part of sanctions against Iran, in the water dispute with Mexico, and in other non-traditional areas. –0–
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