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"They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you," the president said in a remark that appeared to be about Greenland.
President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European allies at Davos World Economic Forum as tensions rise over trade deals and his demands to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," the president wrote in an extraordinary message to the Norwegian prime minister.
Business Insider looked at Census Bureau data to see the top US imports from Germany, Denmark, and the other countries that could face new tariffs.
President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States." Trump also said for the first time that he would not use military force in pursuit of the territory.
Denmark deploys additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump claims the island is not secure from Russia or China.
The "Sell America" trade compelled investors to dump U.S. stocks and bonds, while gold and silver, both safe haven assets, hit new highs.