Trump Announces Tariffs on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Purchase Dispute

US President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland—starting February 1, 2026, due to their opposition to US control of Greenland. The tariff will increase to 25 percent on June 1 if no agreement is reached for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland. Trump cited national security concerns and accused these nations of risking global peace. European countries have opposed the US bid, emphasizing Greenland's strategic importance and NATO alliance implications.