Donald Trump.
Intoxicated with conquering the world with his stubbornness, US President Donald Trump is continuously using tariffs as a weapon. Now Trump has taken big action against the countries opposing him on the Greenland issue. Trump says that 10% tariff will be imposed on 8 European countries to protest America’s control over Greenland.
President Donald Trump said that he will impose a 10 percent import tax on goods from eight European countries from February due to his opposition to America’s control over Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Finland will have to face this tariff.
…then 25% tariff will be imposed from June 1
US President Donald Trump further said that if no deal is made by the US for the “complete purchase of Greenland”, then it will be increased to 25% on June 1. He said that this tariff will have to be paid until a deal is made for the entire purchase of Greenland.
Trump’s tariffs and protests
On one hand Trump is raining tariff bombs and on the other hand there are protests against his intentions. Large-scale demonstrations took place in Denmark and Greenland. Thousands of people took to the streets and said that there can be no compromise with Greenland’s democratic system, people’s rights and self-determination.
What do the people of Greenland want?
A recent survey says that 85 percent of the people of Greenland are opposed to joining America. Only 6 percent people want America to rule Greenland. Organizers of the protests against Trump’s plans say that this fight is not just for Greenland but for international law and every country in the world that wants to protect self-respect and rights.
What does America say on Greenland?
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt said, Trump has made his priority clear. He wants America to acquire Greenland. This is in the interest of our national security. Levitt said President Trump’s comments came after Denmark and Greenland rejected the possibility of annexation.