Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's Greenland push is about avoiding a 'hot war'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks.

Pete Marovich/Getty Images

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US control of Greenland is a strategic move to avoid conflict.
• Trump said Saturday he would impose tariffs on Denmark and Europe until they hand over Greenland.
• European Union leaders condemned the new tariffs on Sunday, calling them economic blackmail.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is serious about annexing Greenland.