U.S. President Donald Trump has announced another round of punitive tariffs, this time against eight European nations, for opposing his desire to acquire Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump announced that the United States will impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark and seven other European countries starting February 1, 2026, with an increase to 25% by June 1 unless a deal is reached for the “Complete and Total purchase” of the Danish autonomous territory.
The other seven countries are Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, all of which have issued statements supporting Denmark’s territorial right over Greenland.
Trump announced, “Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.”
Trump said that he is imposing the tariffs as a response to what he described as “dangerous” actions by these nations in opposing U.S. control over Greenland, citing national security concerns tied to advanced weapons systems and global peace. Trump accused Denmark of inadequate protection for Greenland, alleging that it relies on “two dogsleds as protection,” and warned that China and Russia pose threats to the island.
Listing Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland as targets, he claimed their recent visits to Greenland represent a “very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
He further said that the USA has been trying to purchase Greenland for 150 years, many presidents attempted it, but Denmark always refused. The president also claimed that the U.S. has subsidised these countries for years without tariffs and linked the acquisition of Greenland to the efficiency of the proposed “Golden Dome” security program, which he said requires Greenland’s inclusion for optimal functionality.
He said, “Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are currently being spent on Security Programs having to do with “The Dome,” including for the possible protection of Canada, and this very brilliant, but highly complex system can only work at its maximum potential and efficiency, because of angles, metes, and bounds, if this Land is included in it.”
President Trump added that the United States of America is immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries over the issue, saying that they have put so much at risk despite everything USA has done for them for decades, including maximum protection.
