"From February 1st, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would be subject to a 10-percent tariff on all goods sent to the United States, Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25 percent. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland," he wrote."
""These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable," Trump said. "Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question." Trump added that he was "immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries.""
President Donald Trump escalated efforts to acquire Greenland by threatening tariffs on several European nations. He announced a 10-percent tariff from February 1st on goods from specified countries, rising to 25 percent on June 1st, 2026, until a deal is reached for Greenland. Named countries included Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. Thousands protested in Greenland and in Copenhagen and other Danish cities against the proposed acquisition. Trump framed the measures as necessary to protect global peace and security and said he remained open to negotiations. Denmark called the announcement a "surprise."
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