President Trump says he will be imposing a 10% tariff on certain European countries which will be increased to 25% until a deal is made on Greenland.
“We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years…” Trump said on Truth.
BREAKING: President Trump announces a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, and Finland beginning February 1st.
This tariff will be increased to 25% beginning on June 1st.
Tariffs will remain in effect until the US reaches a deal to buy… pic.twitter.com/978qAHjxao
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 17, 2026
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European nations—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their recent “journey to Greenland for purposes unknown” as a threat to global security. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the situation as “a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet,” adding that “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.” The tariffs are set to take effect February 1, 2026, and will rise to 25% on June 1, remaining in place “until such a time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland.”
Trump’s announcement comes amid his long-standing interest in Greenland, which he has floated acquiring since 2019, framing the move as a matter of U.S. national security. He reiterated this month that “we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security,” despite Greenland being an autonomous territory under Denmark’s sovereignty. Analysts say the latest tariffs mark a bold escalation in Trump’s efforts to pressure Europe, raising tensions with key U.S. allies and sparking concerns about international trade stability.
European leaders have yet to respond formally to the tariff announcement, though diplomats in Brussels and Copenhagen described the move as “unexpected and provocative,” warning that such measures could strain relations and potentially disrupt transatlantic cooperation on climate, defense, and trade matters. As Trump continues to pursue the Arctic island, global observers are closely watching both diplomatic channels and potential economic fallout, signaling a high-stakes standoff over Greenland’s future.