Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Greenland Seizure Push, Fearing NATO Impact
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 23:04
Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Greenland Seizure Push, Fearing NATO Impact
- •Republican and Democratic lawmakers are actively opposing President Trump's repeated threats to acquire Greenland, citing concerns for NATO and international relations.
- •Lawmakers delivered floor speeches, introduced bills to prevent an attack on Denmark, and traveled to Copenhagen to engage with Danish counterparts.
- •Trump continues to insist on acquiring Greenland, even threatening 10% import taxes on European nations opposing his plans, fueling fears about NATO's future.
- •Bipartisan groups, including Sens. Chris Coons, Thom Tillis, and Lisa Murkowski, are working to de-escalate tensions and discuss mutual military agreements in the Arctic.
- •Congress is exploring legislative options, such as prohibiting DoD funds for attacking NATO territory without consent and nullifying Trump's tariffs, to counter the administration's unilateral foreign policy.
Why It Matters: Bipartisan lawmakers are actively resisting Trump's Greenland acquisition push, fearing damage to NATO and global stability.
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