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Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?

President Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on European countries if a deal over Greenland is not reached. How will his demands damage the US' relationship to Nato?

President Trump says he will, "100%" follow through on his threats to impose tariffs if a deal over Greenland is not reached, and responded "no comment" on Monday when asked whether he would use force to seize the island.

Even if Trump’s attempt to control Greenland goes no further, has trust between the United States and its Nato allies been damaged beyond repair? We speak to the BBC’s world news correspondent, Joe Inwood.

Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Lucy Pawle

Mix: Travis Evans

Executive producer: James Shield

Senior news editor: China Collins

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Photo: A town in Greenland. BBC.

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