Trump warns of no longer feeling obligated to think "purely of peace"
In a striking message to Norway’s Prime Minister, Trump questioned Denmark’s authority over the Arctic island and expressed his desire for “complete and total control.” The message followed his recent threats to impose steep new tariffs on European allies opposing the plan, prompting concern across allied capitals and causing market turbulence.
European leaders reacted strongly. German and French officials condemned Trump’s tariff threats as “blackmail,” while Denmark suggested NATO initiate surveillance operations in Greenland to address security concerns. France announced that Europe is preparing potential trade countermeasures, although U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned that retaliatory tariffs would be unwise.
The European Union said it would convene an emergency summit Thursday to decide on a response, emphasizing engagement first but readiness to act if necessary. Greenland’s leaders reaffirmed their commitment to autonomy, with Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stating that tariff threats would not undermine the territory’s right to make its own decisions.
Trump framed his message as a response to Norway and Finland expressing opposition to his threats. He noted that, while peace would remain a priority, he could now focus more on what benefits the United States. Norway’s Prime Minister clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded independently by the Nobel Committee, not by the Norwegian government.
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