The timeline speaks for itself. Germany’s 15-soldier “recon mission” lasted less than 48 hours before folding under Trump’s tariff pressure—proving European NATO allies can’t project power beyond virtue signals.
Greenland’s strategic position guarding North America’s missile defense corridor isn’t a European playground.The 10% tariff hike (rising to 25% by June) forced Berlin to retreat, exposing their reliance on U.S. markets. This isn’t comedy—it’s leverage.
Control of Greenland’s airspace, rare earth deposits, and Arctic shipping lanes is non-negotiable for U.S. security.Europe’s token deployments crumble when faced with real economic consequences. Weakness invites aggression; strength secures borders.