White House dismisses European reinforcements in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he might impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to acquire Greenland.

Trump said: “I might impose tariffs on countries that do not support the plan regarding Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security purposes.”

Denmark, a traditional ally of the United States within NATO, announced that it is strengthening its military presence in Greenland, in response to American criticism for not giving it enough importance, while the White House announced that the deployment of European forces in Greenland has no impact on President Trump's plans to control the Arctic island.

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said at a press conference: “I don't think the deployment of troops in Europe affects the President's decision-making process, nor does it affect his goal of annexing Greenland.”