Greenland: the B word

[Charmin One]

Trump’s tariffs on the 8 countries amounts to BLACKMAIL. I have yet to hear that descriiption from anyone. No American or European politicians and not from the press. It’s about time someone brings up the obvious fact.

[applegrove]

1. Apparently Europe has anti-extortion measures they can deploy.

I think it would involve penalties for the US. CNN Don't know if they'll use them.

[thought crime]

10. They should know it's time to play hard ball.

Trump is not "Daddy". He's the monster under the bed.

[Rebl2]

2. Sell off US

treasury bonds by Europe would crash the economy?

[ProfessorGAC]

6. Requires Enough Buyer

If you & I know that a huge sell-off would cause a monetary shock, sp do big investors.
Who would be first to make a big buy and self-trigger a financial loss?
Only the late buyers would be getting a bargain.
The US government isn't making any money from bonds. They already have the money.
I don't think that threat, while theoretically accurate, will be as straightforward in execution.

[dweller]

3. Are the Inuit a protected class of people ?

Why yes , they are …

per google

Yes, Inuit people are a distinct Indigenous group recognized and protected under various human rights laws and agreements, particularly in Canada and Greenland, with specific rights to their lands, culture, and self-governance, and are covered under broader anti-discrimination laws based on race, ancestry, and Indigenous identity. They are considered a unique people, not just a minority, with constitutionally protected rights, especially in areas where they form the majority population, like Greenland.

Treat rights : Major land claims agreements (like the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) grant Inuit significant control over lands, resources, and self-governance in their traditional territories (Inuit Nunangat).

Self determination : Legal recognition supports Inuit efforts to manage their own affairs, lands, and resources, ensuring their worldview influences development in their regions


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[Easterncedar]

4. From the Guardian

EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’

Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs

[Charmin One]

7. Any Americans saying that?

Europe is on it. How about us?

[carpetbagger]

5. Jordan Bardella called it that.

He's the far-right guy running for president of France in Le Pen's party. I was pleasantly surprised.

[dalton99a]

8. Trump has tariffs. Europe has a 'trade bazooka.' This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/18/business/europe-greenland-trump-tariffs-trade
Trump has tariffs. Europe has a ‘trade bazooka.’ This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast

[usonian]

9. It's the E word.

[muriel_volestrangler]

11. Danish, Swedish, Dutch, French government ministers have all used it

https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/dutch-fm-calls-us-tariffs-over-greenland-blackmail
https://www.channel4.com/news/european-leaders-warn-trump-over-greenland-blackmail
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/swedish-premier-rejects-us-tariff-blackmail-over-greenland/3802580
https://breakingthenews.net/Article/French-FM:-US-actions-on-Greenland-'blackmail'/65475874

We know because it's all over the press: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22greenland%22+%22blackmail%22%20-ai