Amid the international tensions, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland if Greenland negotiations fail—starting at 10% on February 1 and rising to 25% by June 1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stressed that Greenland is viewed as a strategic security priority, not a personal project, citing its importance in Arctic defense planning.
Reactions have been swift and dramatic. Denmark deployed over 100 troops to Greenland, while Russia’s Sergey Lavrov assured the world that Russia has no plans to seize the Arctic territory. Meanwhile, Trump’s AI-edited memes of European leaders “claiming” Greenland went viral, blending humor with high-stakes geopolitics.
Protesters in Denmark and Greenland have responded with symbolic humor, sporting red hats reading “Make America Go Away” to push back against Trump’s ambitions. With military “options” reportedly under discussion, Greenland is now a hotspot in global security debates.
Whether seen as bold strategy or political theater, the Greenland saga is becoming one of 2026’s most talked-about geopolitical stories.
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