President Donald Trump says the United States will impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Denmark agrees to negotiate turning over control of Greenland to the U.S.
Tariffs Could Rise to 25%
Trump said the tariffs would begin at 10 percent and increase to 25 percent by June if no agreement is reached. Denmark, which governs Greenland, would be targeted along with Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.
All of the countries are already subject to a 10 percent tariff under Trump’s “Liberation Day” trade measures that took effect in August 2025.
National Security Argument
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs would remain in place “until such time a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase” of Greenland. He has repeatedly argued that U.S. control of the island is a national security necessity.
Longstanding Interest in Greenland
Trump first floated the idea of acquiring Greenland during his first term, but has intensified his rhetoric in recent months. The renewed push comes as global leaders and business executives gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, where Trump is expected to speak.
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