US Imposes Tariffs on European Allies Amid Greenland Acquisition Dispute

US President Donald Trump announced 10 percent tariffs on goods from eight European countries, including Denmark, France, and Germany, escalating tensions over his bid to acquire Greenland. The tariffs, set to rise to 25 percent by June, target nations opposing US control of the Arctic island. European leaders condemned the move, calling it a threat to transatlantic relations and sovereignty, and have paused the EU-US trade deal ratification. They emphasized dialogue within NATO and warned the tariffs could benefit rival powers like China and Russia. An emergency EU meeting was convened to coordinate a response, with some advocating economic countermeasures. US officials defended the security rationale, while critics warned the tariffs risk undermining alliances and harming economies on both sides.