Europe, Greenland and Trump
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Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.
President Donald Trump’s Greenland gambit alarmed Europe’s mainstream and has even led some nationalist leaders – once proud of their ties to Trump – to distance themselves from him.
The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic
The U.S. military announced aircraft would soon arrive at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, while stressing it is part of a "long-planned" exercise.
Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognise the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States.
President Donald Trump appeared to back off his maximalist demand at Davos that the U.S. take ownership of Greenland, moving instead toward a deal.
State Department cables obtained by POLITICO lay bare the frustrations — and aspirations — of US allies and adversaries watching Trump seek the Danish island.
Territorial integrity is a core tenet of Europe that is at risk from Russian and American imperialism. Brussels has fought back.