Europe seeks to reduce reliance on US for energy, over Trump pressure on Greenland

The European Union is growing concerned with its increased reliance on the United States for energy resources such as natural gas, as the Trump administration seeks to expand its influence in the Western Hemisphere and acquire Greenland. 

European Commission for Energy Dan Jorgensen said earlier this week that President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on the bloc over Greenland has been a “clear wake-up call” for EU officials, forcing them to reassess their trade ties with the U.S. 

“These are very turbulent times,” Jorgensen said. “What has made the situation more serious and complex is the strained relationship to the U.S. and the fact that we have an American president that does not exclude using force against Greenland.”

As a result, the EU is considering increasing imports