Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Exposes Fragile Transatlantic Ties and Leadership Failures

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a looming 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, including longtime NATO partners like the United Kingdom and Denmark, marks a reckless escalation in transatlantic relations that threatens the very foundations of America’s alliances. The backdrop? A dispute over Greenland—a semiautonomous territory critical to U.S. missile defense and Arctic security. Is Alienating Allies Worth Sacrificing National Security? Washington's new trade aggression comes amid rising geopolitical tensions with Russia and China who are increasingly interested in gaining influence across the Arctic region. Instead of fortifying alliances crucial to maintaining American sovereignty and global leadership, this...