Overview
- President Trump outlined a 10% levy from Feb. 1 on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland, rising to 25% on June 1.
- He said the duties would remain in place until the "full and final acquisition of Greenland."
- Trump accused the targeted governments of visiting Greenland for "unknown purposes" and warned they are "playing a very dangerous game."
- He stated the United States is ready for immediate talks on the island’s status as Greenlandic authorities and European leaders register opposition and NATO countries consider sending just over 30 troops.
- The Kremlin described the situation as extraordinary under international law and reaffirmed that Russia recognizes Greenland as part of Denmark.