Thousands of people in Greenland and Denmark have protested against plans by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland – an autonomous Danish territory.
Demonstrations were held in Danish cities including the capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk.
The rallies coincide with a visit to Copenhagen by a delegation from the US Congress. Its leader, Democratic Senator Chris Coons, described Mr Trump’s rhetoric as “not constructive”.
Mr Trump has not ruled out taking Greenland, which he insists is critical for America’s national security, by force – and has now announced he will impose tariffs European countries that are opposed to his plan.
Goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland will be subject to a 10% US tariff from 1 February, he wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
Accusing these countries of playing “a very dangerous game”, he said the tariffs would be raised to 25% on 1 June “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland”.
Saturday’s protests are organised by Greenlandic and Danish NGOs. “We demand respect for the Danish Realm and for Greenland’s right to self-determination,” said
, heads of Inuit, an umbrella group of Greenlandic associations.
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