U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on several European countries, including Denmark, the UK, and France, for opposing America’s claim over Greenland, effective from February 1. Trump reiterated on his Truth Social account that Greenland will not be relinquished, though he did not mention any military action. He warned that if no agreement is reached by June 1, tariffs could increase to 25%, giving allied countries time to align with U.S. interests.
Denmark has maintained a firm stance, strengthening its military presence in coordination with allied nations. European leaders criticized Trump’s tariff threat, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling it wrong, French President Emmanuel Macron terming it unacceptable, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson affirming Europe’s commitment to regional welfare.
Trump emphasized that Greenland is crucial for U.S. national security and warned that countries not supporting America may face economic pressure through tariffs. While the U.S. seeks to protect its strategic interests, European nations continue to oppose the approach, stressing shared sovereignty and regional security.