States. “We expect our allies to work with us,” Trump said. “If they don’t, there will be consequences on trade.” The remarks have drawn swift concern across Europe, where officials stressed that Greenland’s status is not a commercial bargaining tool. Danish authorities reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and that any decisions regarding its future must involve the people of Greenland themselves. European Union officials and UK representatives have so far declined to comment directly on the tariff threat but signaled that trade disputes should be handled through established diplomatic and legal frameworks. Analysts warn that using tariffs as leverage could strain already fragile transatlantic relations at a time of global economic uncertainty. Greenland has gained increased attention from major powers due to melting Arctic ice opening new shipping routes and access to critical minerals essential for defense and green technologies. The United States already maintains a military presence on the island and has long viewed it as strategically vital. Trade experts caution that new tariffs on European exports could trigger retaliatory measures, risking a broader trade confrontation. “This kind of linkage between territorial disputes and trade policy is highly unusual and potentially destabilizing,” said one international trade analyst. Despite the rhetoric, diplomats on both sides suggested that negotiations remain possible. European leaders have emphasized the importance of dialogue, while U.S. officials indicated that discussions are ongoing behind closed doors. As tensions rise, the episode underscores how geopolitical competition in the Arctic is increasingly intersecting with global trade and alliance politics. Source: Reuters