Germany Says Trump Reached Red Line With Greenland Threat

In a statement, Germany's finance chief criticized US President Donald Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on NATO allies who opposed his attempt to acquire Greenland. The official said that Trump had crossed a "red line" with this threat, and urged Europe to prepare its strongest trade countermeasure in response. The dispute over Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has escalated tensions between the US and its European allies. Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland was rejected by Denmark, prompting the US president to cancel a planned visit to the country. The German finance chief's remarks underscore the growing rift between the US and its European partners, particularly over trade-related issues. The statement suggests that Europe is prepared to take firm action to defend its interests against any further attempts by the Trump administration to use tariffs as a tool of foreign policy.