NATO nations warn of ‘dangerous spiral’ after Trump’s Greenland threat

January 18, 2026

TL;DR

Eight European NATO members issued a joint statement against US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
The tariffs were threatened over the European nations' opposition to Trump's plans to acquire Greenland.
The joint statement warned that tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
The European nations vowed a united and coordinated response, committed to upholding their sovereignty.
They expressed readiness for dialogue with Washington based on principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Swedish Prime Minister called Trump's move "blackmail," and French President called the threats "unacceptable."
Trump cited alleged security threats from Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic as reasons for acquiring Greenland.
The European nations sent a symbolic military presence to Greenland to demonstrate support for its sovereignty.
Germany announced the withdrawal of its troops following the tariff threat.
Trump stated the tariffs would remain until a "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is achieved.

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