Donald Trump threatens countries with tariffs if they oppose his Greenland plans

Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs if countries oppose his move to take over Greenland (Picture: AFP/Getty/AP)

Donald Trump has ratcheted up the pressure on countries who stand in his way of taking over Greenland.

The US president has for several months stated his ambition to annex the territory, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, for security reasons.

For the first time, the US leader suggested he could sanction countries who oppose his plans, drawing comparisons with...