Overview
- The president said imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will face a 10% tariff on February 1, rising to 25% on June 1, to remain until a “complete purchase” of Greenland is agreed.
- Denmark and Greenland rejected any transfer of the territory, with Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen calling the idea impossible and contrary to international rules on sovereignty.
- Multiple European nations sent forces to Greenland for Arctic training and reconnaissance, with Denmark’s Arctic commander stating the deployments relate to concerns about Russia and that the United States was invited to participate.
- A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met leaders in Copenhagen to reassure the alliance, with senators Chris Coons and Lisa Murkowski stressing that Greenland should be treated as an ally, not an asset.
- Thousands protested in Nuuk and across the Danish realm, carrying signs such as “Greenland is not for sale” to oppose any sale or annexation.