Trump announced 10% tariffs on goods from eight European countries opposing his goal to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, prompting European officials to consider using anti-coercion trade tools. An Ipsos poll shows 71% of Americans oppose taking control of Greenland by military force, while opinion on acquisition without force is more divided, particularly among Republicans.

Congress would have a say in a new acquisition as well as in a military intervention, says Ryan Griffiths, professor of political science. 

“The executive power is less hampered than we normally see, but that doesn't mean that there are no constraints,” he says.

Read more in the La Presse article, “Arm wrestling between Americans and Europeans.”