politics
January 18, 2026
Trump’s new tariffs on NATO allies cause crack in GOP
The US president has imposed 10% levies on imports from key allies after they sent troops to Greenland amid his push to annex the island
TL;DR
- President Trump imposed 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland.
- The tariffs were imposed after these nations sent troops to Greenland, opposing Trump's push to annex the island.
- Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis criticized the tariffs as a mistake that harms US interests and allies.
- Senator Mitch McConnell previously argued against annexing Greenland, stating it would not benefit the US and could erode trust with allies.
- The eight affected nations jointly condemned the "tariff threats," stating they undermine transatlantic relations.
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