The Global Story - Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
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President Trump says he will, "100%" follow through on his threats to impose tariffs if a deal over Greenland is not reached, and responded "no comment" on Monday when asked whether he would use force to seize the island.
Even if Trump’s attempt to control Greenland goes no further, has trust between the United States and its Nato allies been damaged beyond repair? We speak to the BBC’s world news correspondent, Joe Inwood.
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Photo: A town in Greenland. BBC.
Published on Tuesday, 20th January 2026.
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