United States President Donald Trump on Saturday announced new 10 per cent tariffs on the United Kingdom, Denmark, and several other European countries due to their opposition to the proposed US takeover of Greenland.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the tariffs would apply to goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.
The tariffs are scheduled to begin on February 1 at 10 per cent on all goods exported to the United States from these nations.
Trump stated that the tariff rate would rise to 25 per cent starting on June 1, 2026.
He emphasized that the tariffs would remain in place until a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland by the United States.
Trump directed his criticism particularly at Denmark, a NATO ally, as well as other European nations that have recently sent troops to the mineral-rich Arctic territory, which has a population of about 57,000 and serves as a strategic gateway to the Arctic.
If implemented, these measures against fellow NATO members could create unprecedented strain within the alliance.
From February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face the 10 per cent tariff on all goods sent to the United States, Trump confirmed.
“On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25 per cent. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”
“These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable.”
“Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation ends quickly, and without question,” he wrote.
Since returning to the presidency, Trump has imposed broad tariffs on imports from numerous trading partners to counter perceived unfair trade practices and to leverage negotiations on various US priorities.
