Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

[IM2]

What allies? The Europeans are our allies as long as we are focused on their needs, but have no interest in our needs. The US needs control of Greenland to shore up the defenses of North America and northern Europe and to prevent China from acquiring Greenland's substantial reserves of rare earth minerals, and Greenland has no real value to Denmark except as a vanity project, but now our so called "allies" are threatening to go to war with the US to prevent US control of Greenland, which would benefit everyone.

So far, NATO has been all about protecting Europe, but what does the US get out of it? Nothing but complaints and insults. Let the Europeans fight their own wars. They are of no use to us.

NATO went to war with us when we started a war for no reason in Iraq. We don't need Greenland. We already have military bases there. They trade with us. This is about Trump's ego, and he is putting us all in danger.

 

[Mac1958]

So, it's pretty obvious by now that Trump sees using tariffs as a way of forcing people to do what he wants.

Checking out the overseas commentary, he has actually moved us from friend & ally to unpredictable mental case to literal THREAT.

It's stunning that this has happened in just one year. 80 years of being Leader of the Free World, and now we're an isolated menace. The world is literally moving on from us, and all we get from the cult is "well I never liked the world anyway".

Incredible.

 

[toomuchtime_]

NATO went to war with us when we started a war for no reason in Iraq. We don't need Greenland. We already have military bases there. They trade with us. This is about Trump's ego, and he is putting us all in danger.

No, NATO did not join us in Iraq. Britain and Canada sent small contingents to fight there but they spent more time complaining about the US than fighting the Iraqis.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Checking out the overseas commentary, he has actually moved us from friend & ally to unpredictable mental case to literal THREAT.

It's stunning that this has happened in just one year. 80 years of being Leader of the Free World, and now we're an isolated menace. The world is literally moving on from us, and all we get from the cult is "well I never liked the world anyway".

Incredible.

And then he threatens Iran. How is he going to attack Iran if he can't get troops there because NOBODY wants US troops in their country?

 

[Mac1958]

And then he threatens Iran. How is he going to attack Iran if he can't get troops there because NOBODY wants US troops in their country?

He/they don't think in those terms. These are snakes and everyone else is a rat that has been dropped into the cage.

My guess is that he/they are confident that we'll be able to retain relationships like that no matter what we do to those countries. I guess that's possible. We don't deserve it, but it's possible.

There are many benefits to being in a Mafia family. But you're still in a Mafia family, and some of us don't think that's worth it.

 

[dudmuck]

So, it's pretty obvious by now that Trump sees using tariffs as a way of forcing people to do what he wants.

However, look at it from the other side. Dealing with the US is too much of a hassle. Go sell your products to those who are more stable, like China, or Mars or someone.

Trump is going to see trade reduced.

The UK helped the US get that oil tanker, in thanks, Trump flips the bird.

 

[evankeal]

My overall assessment of the entire fiasco is what a ******* nightmare and it won't get any better until the big orange menace is gone and we get a president with a brain and a soul.

 

[Churchill]

If anyone is likely to invade and colonize Europe it won't be us. There are plenty of others who might though.

I wasn't suggesting that, I was pointing out that Hitler attempted to colonize other states under the lie that it was necessary for the good of the German people who were being threatened by Jews and communists.

The US is copying that, trying to justify the colonization of Greenland and Venezuela etc based on fear of bogeymen that maga cultists lap up eagerly.

We have no interest in colonizing our hemisphere.

You might not but the Trump administration does.

We wish to create long-term security and strengthen our southern neighbors. That also means we must end the narco-states, but that benefits everyone.

The narco industry thrives because of the supply of vast quantities of guns by the US. The US has been and still is arming the drug cartels. It is the US that has enabled these scum to violently threaten communities and governments all over Latin America.

Have you not noticed how all of Trump's bluster focuses on the drugs coming in and not a peep about all the guns going out? wake up man.

 

[Churchill]

LOL. I can't believe you said that! Let's weigh Britain in the balance:

While the precise number of deaths is sensitive to the assumptions we make about baseline mortality, it is clear that somewhere in the vicinity of 100 million people died prematurely at the height of British colonialism. This is among the largest policy-induced mortality crises in human history. THE LARGEST IN HUMAN HISTORY!!!!!

How many deaths did the British Empire cause?

While the precise number of deaths is sensitive to the assumptions we make about baseline mortality, it is clear that somewhere in the vicinity of 100 million

www.studycountry.com

Here's a little AI for you;

To understand the impact of the British Empire in terms of loss of life, consider the following points:
Estimates suggest that millions died due to famines exacerbated by British policies, particularly in India.

1. The Opium Wars led to significant casualties and suffering in China.
2. Colonial conflicts and wars, such as the Boer War, resulted in thousands of deaths.
3. The suppression of uprisings, like the Indian Rebellion of 1857, caused widespread fatalities.
4. The transatlantic slave trade, facilitated by the British, resulted in countless deaths during transport and enslavement.
5. Public health crises in colonies often worsened due to neglect and exploitation, leading to high mortality rate.

Your attack on Christianity as opposed to Islam tells us where your sympathy lies. Shall we add up the murders by the Ottoman Empire also? Even today, in Nigeria 12 Christians a day are killed by Mussies.

We protect our own country, you invaded everyone else's country and helped yourself. Then begged us to save your ass from Hitler. Here is a little Christian bon mot for you:

Matthew 7:3-5 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?​

I know all that already. The British Empire was a major part of a brutal politicized Christian civilization, that's what I was explaining to you and you react by confirming what I said.

Christian "civilization" has destroyed more lives than Islam ever did, today (purportedly Christian) Trump is a far greater threat to Britain and Europe than Islam.

I do not approve of Muslim extremism just as I don't approve of Christian extremism. Most Muslims are peaceful people just as most Christians are.

You're wrapped up in a cult and just like scientologists you don't want to escape.

 

[MisterBeale]

Taxation is a power specifically reserved for the lower house of congress.

Everyone knows this tariff bullshit will end soon.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/12/16/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-defeat-messy-column-00691102

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5595910-trump-tariffs-supreme-court/

Supreme Court hears Trump tariffs case, key justices appear skeptical of president's power

The Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are legal in a case with major consequences for the global economy and presidential power.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Slade3200]

All the more reason to take it. They are clearly not reliable or trustworthy.

Wow, the ignorance spewing from your side about this issue is astonishing. Cult life is a trip

 

[Rogue AI]

Wow, the ignorance spewing from your side about this issue is astonishing. Cult life is a trip

No worries, once Greenland is secured I have no doubt the duplicitous nature of the Danes will be revealed.

 

[sartre play]

Trump is serious about the necessity of Greenland. We will see how this ends.

MSN

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.

Trump said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face the tariff and that it would climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for “the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland” by the United States.

The threat of tariffs was a drastic and potentially dangerous escalation of a showdown between Trump and NATO allies, further straining an alliance that dates to 1949 and provides a collective degree of security to Europe and North America. The Republican president has repeatedly tried to use trade penalties to bend allies and rivals alike to his will, generating investment commitments from some nations and pushback from others such as China, Brazil and India.

It was unclear how Trump could impose the tariffs under U.S. law, though he could cite economic emergency powers that are currently subject to a U.S. Supreme Court challenge.

Trump said in his Truth Social post that his tariffs were retaliation for recent trips to Greenland by representatives from Britain, the Netherlands and Finland and for general opposition to his efforts to purchase the semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark. He has Greenland is essential for the “Golden Dome” missile defense system for the U.S., and has argued that Russia and China might try to take over the island.

Not a good idea!

 

[toomuchtime_]

I wasn't suggesting that, I was pointing out that Hitler attempted to colonize other states under the lie that it was necessary for the good of the German people who were being threatened by Jews and communists.

The US is copying that, trying to justify the colonization of Greenland and Venezuela etc based on fear of bogeymen that maga cultists lap up eagerly.

You might not but the Trump administration does.

The narco industry thrives because of the supply of vast quantities of guns by the US. The US has been and still is arming the drug cartels. It is the US that has enabled these scum to violently threaten communities and governments all over Latin America.

Have you not noticed how all of Trump's bluster focuses on the drugs coming in and not a peep about all the guns going out? wake up man.

Ok, so you made your point: you don't like the US and you don't know what the word, colonize means.

 

[Slade3200]

No worries, once Greenland is secured I have no doubt the duplicitous nature of the Danes will be revealed.

If anybody’s acting duplicitous it’s US. You don’t see that?

 

[Rogue AI]

I wasn't suggesting that, I was pointing out that Hitler attempted to colonize other states under the lie that it was necessary for the good of the German people who were being threatened by Jews and communists.

The US is copying that, trying to justify the colonization of Greenland and Venezuela etc based on fear of bogeymen that maga cultists lap up eagerly.

You might not but the Trump administration does.

The narco industry thrives because of the supply of vast quantities of guns by the US. The US has been and still is arming the drug cartels. It is the US that has enabled these scum to violently threaten communities and governments all over Latin America.

Have you not noticed how all of Trump's bluster focuses on the drugs coming in and not a peep about all the guns going out? wake up man.

Utter nonsense. We are going to acquire Greenland, not colonize it. We have no interest is colonizing Venezuela. You loons just throw around words with no idea what they mean. Then you toss in a little 'Hitler' silliness to gaslight liberal rubes. What a joke you are.

The drug cartels do not thrive by buying guns, they thrive by selling drugs, it's even in the name. The US isn't the only manufacturer of guns either. The Russians and Chinese won't hesitate to sell them guns. That dog don't hunt.

 

[Slade3200]

Utter nonsense. We are going to acquire Greenland, not colonize it. We have no interest is colonizing Venezuela. You loons just throw around words with no idea what they mean. Then you toss in a little 'Hitler' silliness to gaslight liberal rubes. What a joke you are.

The drug cartels do not thrive by buying guns, they thrive by selling drugs, it's even in the name. The US isn't the only manufacturer of guns either. The Russians and Chinese won't hesitate to sell them guns. That dog don't hunt.

We are going to acquire Greenland? How exactly? By what right? You know Greenland is not on board right? So are we using force? Please explain

 

[Mac1958]

Wow. This is really happening.

America joining Russia as global pariahs.

 

[sartre play]

Checking out the overseas commentary, he has actually moved us from friend & ally to unpredictable mental case to literal THREAT.

It's stunning that this has happened in just one year. 80 years of being Leader of the Free World, and now we're an isolated menace. The world is literally moving on from us, and all we get from the cult is "well I never liked the world anyway".

Incredible.

DO NOT see the benefit, this only helps RUSSIA & CHINA????,

 

[Mac1958]

DO NOT see the benefit, this only helps RUSSIA & CHINA????,

That's the point. A tri-polar world, run by three authoritarian regimes.

They're not even hiding it now. Stephen Miller has made it pretty clear: If you can't adequately defend your territory, America may decide to take it.