Trump: "Tariffs on eight European countries until Greenland is sold"…pressure campaign reaches peak
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Summary
- US President Donald Trump said he would use tariffs to pressure Denmark and major European countries, citing security threats surrounding Greenland.
- Trump said that starting February 1, 2026, he will impose a 10% tariff on all goods exported to the United States by eight European countries and raise it to 25% starting June 1.
- Trump said the tariffs will remain until an agreement is reached to purchase Greenland fully and comprehensively, while adding that he is ready to begin immediate talks with Denmark and the countries concerned.
US President Donald Trump has ramped up direct pressure on Denmark and major European countries, citing security threats surrounding Greenland, and has formally framed tariffs as a negotiating tool.
On the 19th (local time), Trump wrote on his Truth Social account, "For centuries, the United States has effectively subsidized Denmark and European Union (EU) countries without tariffs," adding, "Now it’s time for Denmark to pay it back." He claimed that "China and Russia are eyeing Greenland, and Denmark has no practical means to stop them."
Trump described Greenland as "sacred land" for US and global security, stressing that only the United States can protect it. He argued in particular that incorporating Greenland is essential for the efficient operation of the missile defense system known as the "Golden Dome" and modern weapons systems. "In terms of angles, range, and strategic requirements, the defense system cannot function fully unless Greenland is included," he said.
Accordingly, Trump signaled tough measures targeting eight countries—Denmark, as well as Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. He said, "Starting February 1, 2026, we will impose a 10% tariff on all goods these countries export to the United States, and raise it to 25% starting June 1," adding that "the tariffs will remain in place until an agreement is reached to purchase Greenland fully and comprehensively."
Trump said the United States has sought to buy Greenland for more than 150 years, claiming that several past presidents had the same objective. Still, he left room for diplomacy, saying, "The United States is ready to enter talks immediately with Denmark and the countries concerned."
