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U.S. Announces Tariffs on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Claim

The plan sets duties starting Feb. 1 tied to a U.S. bid to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.

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.