Jan. 18 (UPI) -- European Union ambassadors convened in an emergency meeting Sunday following President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on eight NATO nations who sent troops to Greenland.
Trump's desire to purchase the Danish territory stems from his belief that such a transaction would facilitate the protection of North America and prevent China or Russia from seizing the land.
He announced potential sanctions against Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom on Saturday, following protests in Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
Trump said that if they didn't remove their troops from Greenland, he would impose 10% tariffs beginning Feb. 1 and 25% tariffs beginning June 1.
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