Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterated the UK's position that the future of Greenland is for "Greenlanders and for the Danes alone" to decide. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Donald Trump has vowed to implement a 100% tariff threat against European nations if they continue to oppose his demand to purchase Greenland from Denmark, despite strong international condemnation and unity among EU and NATO allies in defending Greenland's sovereignty.

Trump will impose a 10% tariff on goods from the affected countries starting February 1, escalating to 25% from June 1.
The affected NATO allies are the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground," opposing trade threats over sovereignty.

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