European Union leader calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
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As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
Markets closed in the red on Tuesday amid President Trump's tariff threats against European countries for opposing his aim to acquire Greenland. Dr. Sumantra Maitra, fellow at the Royal Historical Society, joins with analysis.
President Trump insists the U.S. needs Greenland to bolster its national security, which has belonged to Denmark for more than two centuries. His efforts are facing strong opposition from European allies in NATO. Former GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who was U.S. ambassador to NATO during Mr. Trump's first term, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his foreign policy approach and its impact with U.S. allies.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
President Trump maintains that the U.S. needs Greenland for American and NATO security, but many defense experts point out that a 1951 treaty already allows the U.S. to keep a consistent military presence on the island. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
President Trump is tying his unsuccessful bid for the Nobel Peace Prize to his efforts to acquire Greenland. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details. Then, William C. Banks, professor of law emeritus at Syracuse University, joins to examine the legality of the U.S. acquiring Greenland.
President Trump's push to take over Greenland has escalated into a trade dispute that's sparking anger across Europe. Philip Luck, director of the Economics Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Rufus Gifford, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, says there's no truth in President Trump's claims that Russia and China will try to take over Greenland if he doesn't step in. Gifford joined CBS News with more on the matter.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
European countries held an emergency meeting in Brussels Sunday in response to President Trump's post threatening tariffs against countries that have sent military forces into Greenland amid his push to annex the Arctic island. Leigh Kiniry reports.
President Trump announced Saturday that he would institute 10% tariffs on eight European countries who oppose his plan to put Greenland under U.S. control. The announcement came after a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers flew to Denmark to express support for keeping Greenland under Danish control. Ramy Inocencio has more.
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to ease tensions with Greenland and Denmark as President Trump continues to call for the U.S. to take control of the Danish territory. Rufus Gifford, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark under the Obama administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
Danish officials met with U.S. officials on the future of Greenland as President Trump continues to push for a takeover of the Arctic island. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark say differences remain about Greenland's future after meeting with officials at the White House on Wednesday. In the meeting, the Danes reiterated the territory is not for sale, but they welcome a U.S. presence. President Trump has insisted the U.S. needs Greenland for national security.
Danish officials met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as President Trump insists the U.S. must take over Greenland. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio report.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
President Trump insists the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, and he's threatened to take it by force if necessary. As Weijia Jiang reports, the future of the Danish territory remains uncertain after a high-level meeting led by Vice President JD Vance with Danish officials.
The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday as President Trump pushes to acquire the Arctic territory. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark on Wednesday as President Trump continues to insist on a U.S. takeover of Greenland. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
As the Earth warms, new shipping routes from one side of the globe to the other are opening around Greenland, making the vast island a strategic priority for superpowers.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.