Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to seize Greenland, an autonomous province of Denmark. This sparked immediate condemnation from European leaders, who defended Denmark's sovereignty and warned against violations of international borders. Trump's statement also drew mocking responses from Mexico's president over his proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Yesterday Trump would not rule out using military force to occupy Greenland , currently an autonomous province of Denmark.
"There is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are," Barrot said.But Barrot expressed his scepticism that Trump would follow through on his threats.
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