politics
January 17, 2026
Trump slaps tariffs on NATO countries over Greenland
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs against eight European NATO members over their opposition to his Greenland plans
TL;DR
- US President Trump is imposing tariffs on eight European NATO nations opposing the acquisition of Greenland.
- The tariffs are in response to the countries' opposition to the US purchase of the Danish autonomous territory.
- Trump cites national security and alleged threats from China and Russia as reasons for acquiring Greenland.
- The tariffs will be implemented in stages, starting at 10% and increasing to 25%.
- The affected nations include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.
- European NATO states have shown support to Denmark by sending military personnel to Greenland.
- Danish and Greenlandic authorities have rejected the sale of Greenland.
- Greenland voted in 2008 to maintain its autonomous status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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