Oppose Trade War Threats Over Greenland

I am writing to urge you to oppose any trade war or tariff measures related to Greenland. This approach will harm American families and businesses while achieving no strategic benefit for the United States. Tariffs are taxes paid by American importers, not foreign governments. When the administration threatens tariffs against Europe over Greenland, American consumers and businesses bear the cost. This is particularly concerning for essential medications. Insulin and GLP-1 drugs, which millions of Americans depend on for diabetes and weight management, would become more expensive if tariffs are imposed on European pharmaceutical imports. These are not luxury items but life-sustaining treatments that families already struggle to afford. Beyond healthcare costs, this approach threatens America's fiscal stability. European investors hold significant amounts of US Treasury securities. Antagonizing our European allies with trade threats could lead them to reduce Treasury purchases, which would increase borrowing costs for the federal government and potentially destabilize financial markets. The economic consequences would ripple through every American community. The United States has maintained decades of military cooperation and treaty obligations with European nations through NATO and other agreements. These relationships have provided security and economic benefits that far outweigh any perceived gains from aggressive trade tactics. Threatening our allies undermines these partnerships without changing their position on Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark with its own right to self-determination. I ask you to publicly oppose any tariff threats or trade war measures related to Greenland. Please work with your colleagues to ensure that American foreign policy prioritizes our long-standing alliances and protects American consumers from unnecessary price increases on essential goods. The costs of this approach fall entirely on Americans while delivering no tangible benefits to our national interests.