Sen. Chris Coons on efforts to ease tensions between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland
President Trump is criticized by Coons for using tariffs and threats to pursue the acquisition of Greenland.
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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) warns that President Trump's attempt to acquire Greenland risks "blowing up" the NATO alliance and triggering trade wars. Coons argues that U.S. security goals in the Arctic are best achieved through cooperation with Denmark rather than aggressive territorial acquisition.
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