Trump Sets Tariffs on Eight European Allies to Press Sale of Greenland

Overview

• Trump announced additional import duties of 10% on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% on June 1 unless a deal to sell Greenland is reached.
• European leaders condemned the move as unacceptable, with France urging a united response, the EU coordinating a common position and the UK calling the tariffs completely wrong.
• Thousands protested in Copenhagen and in Nuuk against U.S. control of Greenland, with organizers citing polling that shows about 85% of Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the United States.
• At Denmark’s request, several European countries sent small military contingents to Greenland for reconnaissance and cooperation, steps leaders framed as bolstering Arctic security.
• A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen to reassure partners as talks continue with a high-level working group and officials still report a fundamental disagreement.