Trump Vows Tariffs on European Nations Over Greenland

US President⁣ Donald Trump has escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, ‌threatening multiple‌ European nations with tariffs of up⁤ to ​25% ​until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved.

From⁣ 1 February, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United‍ Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would be subject to​ a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United States, Mr Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network.

“On 1 June 2026, ⁣the ​Tariff will be increased to 25%. 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 risky 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⁤ possibly perilous ​situation end quickly, and ‍without‌ question,” ⁢said Mr Trump.

It was ⁤not instantly clear what authority the US leader​ would⁤ invoke to impose the threatened tariffs of up to 25%.

It comes as several thousand people demonstrated in the⁤ capital of Greenland against Mr Trump’s plans for the US to annex the Danish autonomous territory.

The protesters – including Greenland’s Prime Minister jens-Frederik Nielsen, who was‌ seen waving a Greenlandic flag, chanted slogans and conventional Inuit songs.

Many of them wore caps with the slogan ​”Make America Go Away” – a slight against Mr Trump’s ‘Make America ⁢Grate‍ Again’ (MAGA) brand.

Protesters march in Danish capital against plans

Thousands also took to⁣ the streets of Denmark’s capital to protest against Mr Trump’s push to take over Greenland.

they also coincided with a visit to Copenhagen by a bipartisan delegation‌ from the US Congress⁤ that has made clear the opposition of many Americans to the Trump governance’s threats.

waving the‍ flags of Denmark and Greenland, the protesters formed a sea of⁤ red and white outside Copenhagen city hall, chanting “Kalaallit ​Nunaat!” – the vast arctic island’s name in Greenlandic.

Meanwhile, Greenland’s Minister for Business and Energy Naaja⁣ Nathanielsen said people⁣ are “worried about the future”.

Speaking on RTÉ’s⁤ Saturday with Cormac Ó hEadhra, she said they have sent a “clear message” to the United States that they “do ⁤not want to be⁣ American”.

“But I think from greenland,we have been quite clear that there is a red line to all ⁣of this,and the red line goes with ⁤being an occupied country or ​occupied people. We⁣ do not want that,” she added.

Ms Nathanielsen said she appreciates the “great show of solidarity” from a number of NATO countries and the European Union, adding that it was vital ⁤for NATO to stress the importance and relevance of‌ the ​alliance.

She also said ⁢it was “extremely importent” for the EU to uphold international law.

thousands of people had said on social‌ media they would take part in ‌marches and rallies⁣ organised by Greenlandic associations in​ Copenhagen, and in Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk.

“The aim is⁤ to send a‌ clear and⁢ unified message of respect ⁣for Greenland’s democracy and fundamental human rights,” Uagut, an association of Greenlanders in Denmark, said on its ​website.

here’s a‌ summary of the provided news article, ‌focusing on the key events and viewpoints as of January 17, 2026:

Key Points:

* Greenland Protests: Demonstrations took place ‌in Greenland to show solidarity ‍and demand respect for Greenland’s self-determination and international law, in response ‌to former US President Trump’s interest in potentially purchasing the territory.
* ‌ Strong Opposition to US Purchase: A January 2025 poll showed overwhelming opposition (85%) among Greenlanders to joining the United States.
*⁤ US Delegation & ‍Reassurance: A US Congressional delegation, led by Senator Chris Coons, visited Copenhagen ​and Greenland, asserting there was no immediate security threat justifying Trump’s previous stance. They emphasized ​a need for broader Arctic security investment.
* Trump’s‍ Criticism: Former ​President Trump had ‍repeatedly criticized Denmark for not adequately securing Greenland.
* NATO Response: European NATO members (Britain, ‌Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and ⁢Sweden) are deploying troops to Greenland for military exercises to ⁢demonstrate their commitment to⁤ defending their⁤ sovereignty, and signaling ⁤this to the united States. Denmark has invited the US to participate.
* Uagut’s Call for⁤ Unity: The Uagut association called for unity⁢ among Greenlanders in Greenland and Denmark, urging respect and avoiding escalation of ​tensions.

In essence, the article‍ details the fallout from Trump’s interest⁢ in Greenland,⁤ the strong‌ Greenlandic⁣ resistance to a US purchase, and the subsequent ⁣efforts by both the US and European allies to address the situation and reaffirm commitment to ⁢Arctic security and Greenland’s sovereignty.