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Trump Prepares Tariff Backup Amid Greenland Tensions

1/19/2026

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Trump's Tariff Contingency

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is preparing contingency plans if the Supreme Court rules against the tariffs, which are under legal scrutiny.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expressed confidence in alternative legal authorities to maintain tariff levels.
Denmark has increased its military presence in Greenland amid tensions over Trump's interest in acquiring the territory.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen labeled Trump's ambitions as "totally unacceptable."

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Trump's Greenland Opposition

A CNN poll shows 75% of Americans oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to take control of Greenland.
Among Republicans, support is split, while 94% of Democrats oppose the move.
Overall, 57% believe Trump's foreign policy has harmed the United States' standing globally.
The European Union plans to enhance Arctic security cooperation with the United States as NATO seeks a bigger presence in Greenland, while Russia criticizes NATO's Arctic militarization.

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Trump's Tariff Contingency

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is preparing contingency plans if the Supreme Court rules against the tariffs, which are under legal scrutiny.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expressed confidence in alternative legal authorities to maintain tariff levels.
Denmark has increased its military presence in Greenland amid tensions over Trump's interest in acquiring the territory.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen labeled Trump's ambitions as "totally unacceptable."

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