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US Lawmakers Face Skepticism Over Greenland Amid Tariff Threats

1/21/2026

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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives faced skepticism in Europe over the U.S. stance on Greenland.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the United Kingdom and Denmark, straining NATO relations.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) attempted to reassure European allies amid tough questions in Denmark.
Tillis warns rising anti-American sentiment before the midterms could provoke retaliatory actions against the United States.

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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives faced skepticism in Europe over the U.S. stance on Greenland.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the United Kingdom and Denmark, straining NATO relations.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) attempted to reassure European allies amid tough questions in Denmark.
Tillis warns rising anti-American sentiment before the midterms could provoke retaliatory actions against the United States.