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Senators Challenge Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Amid Protests

1/18/2026

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Senators Rand Paul and Tim Kaine are considering a War Powers Act resolution to block U.S. President Donald Trump from invading Greenland.
Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries, rising to 25% if Greenland is not secured by June.
Protests erupted in Greenland against Trump's actions.
Rand Paul criticized the tariffs as unconstitutional and said he expects the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's use of emergency powers.

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Senators Rand Paul and Tim Kaine are considering a War Powers Act resolution to block U.S. President Donald Trump from invading Greenland.
Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries, rising to 25% if Greenland is not secured by June.
Protests erupted in Greenland against Trump's actions.
Rand Paul criticized the tariffs as unconstitutional and said he expects the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's use of emergency powers.