As part of the move, which the Trump administration has communicated to some European capitals, the U.S. will eliminate roughly 200 positions from the NATO entities that oversee and plan the alliance's military and intelligence operations, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss private diplomatic conversations.

Without the United States, Nato must be Europeanised – here’s how - COMMENT: When Nato’s strongest member threatens one of its weakest, the alliance’s foundations crack. But Europe and Canada can now start preparing for a world without Washington,

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland are casting a united front after Trump threatens tariffs.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued one of her strongest public warnings yet. This comes after US President Donald Trump renewed his controversial claims over Greenland. Frederiksen’s message was clear and serious.

President Donald Trump announced that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods.

U.S. NATO ambassador Matthew Whitaker defends American focus on Greenland amid European backlash, calling Arctic security crucial for continental defense.

Bessent's comments come at a time when tensions have risen between the United States and European allies over Greenland, with the issue triggering wider debate on transatlantic security and the future direction of NATO.