【Trump Wields Tariff Stick, Germany Gives In, German Forces闪电 Withdraw from Greenland】
Facing Trump's tariff stick, Germany, which had previously supported Denmark and Greenland, seems to have backed down, starting to retreat. According to a report by the German newspaper Bild, the German military reconnaissance team that had just arrived in Greenland has withdrawn from Greenland. The "lightning withdrawal" of the German forces under Trump's tariff threat has sparked widespread speculation.
Bild stated: This reconnaissance team consisting of 15 soldiers arrived in Greenland on January 16th, originally to show support for Denmark and Greenland with other European countries and resist Trump's territorial ambitions. However, this small unit left Greenland by plane on January 18th.
Staying only two days and leaving quickly, this has raised doubts: Under Trump's tariff pressure, has Germany backed down?
Germany's export economy has long been heavily dependent on the US market. During the previous tariff war, France took a hard line while Germany sought compromise with Trump. Now, if Trump again plays the "tariff card", it could mean Germany would face a 25% tariff. German political, academic, and business circles are worried that if this tariff number is implemented, the automotive industry in Germany would be the first to suffer. With weak global demand and rising transformation costs, the added tariffs from Trump would only make Germany face more severe market competition.
As the leader of Europe, if Germany backs down this time, it may affect other countries' firm stance on the issue of Greenland, which would be exactly what Trump wants.
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