Donald Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition As European Allies Deploy Troops

On this edition of India Today Global, host Geeta Mohan reports on the escalating diplomatic tensions as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on nations that oppose his goal of acquiring Greenland. Highlighting the strategic importance of the territory for national security and natural resources, Trump stated, 'I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security.' The report details the deployment of symbolic European troops to Nuuk by allies including Denmark and France to demonstrate NATO commitment to Arctic security. Former Trump advisor Dr. Waleed Phares joins the discussion to explore potential solutions, such as a long-term lease agreement. Additionally, the program covers the UN Security Council's emergency meeting on Iran protests, where US Ambassador Mike Walz affirmed that 'President Donald J. Trump and the United States of America stands by the brave people of Iran.' The bulletin also addresses India's engagement with the US over the Chabahar port sanctions waiver.