Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries
Trump:10% tariffs for opposing control of Greenland
President Trump is issuing 10% tariffs on 8 European countries including Denmark for opposing U.S. control of Greenland. In a lengthy Truth Social post, he said “Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown”, adding: “This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.” He goes on to say 10% tariffs will be imposed on all goods the countries export to the United States from February 1st, followed by a 25% rate starting June 1st.
President Donald Trump is imposing a 10% tariff on eight European countries because of their opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
The president laid out the details in a social media post Saturday.
What they're saying:
Trump said Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face the tariff.
Greenland residents and political leaders have publicly rejected suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Arctic island could become part of the United States. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has emphasize
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Timeline:
Trump said he’ll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from the eight countries.
He also says it would be raised to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for "the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland" by the United States.
Big picture view:
Trump has insisted for months that the U.S. should control Greenland, and said earlier this week that anything less than the Arctic island being in U.S. hands would be "unacceptable."
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Meanwhile:
Earlier Saturday, hundreds of people in Greenland’s capital marched in support of their own self-governance in the face of threats of an American takeover.
The other side:
European leaders have said that it's only for Denmark and Greenland to decide on matters concerning the territory, and Denmark said this week that it was increasing its military presence in Greenland in cooperation with allies.
Why Greenland matters
Big picture view:
Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates.
Dig deeper:
The island is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a longtime U.S. ally and a founding member of NATO. It is also home to a large U.S. military base.
The land is rich in valuable rare earth minerals, such as uranium, as well as billions of untapped barrels of oil and a vast supply of natural gas.
And, on a global scale, Greenland will be an increasing focal point through the 21st century, experts say, because of the effect its melting ice will have on sea levels.
Greenland population
By the numbers:
The island, 80% of which lies above the Arctic Circle, is home to about 56,000 mostly Inuit people.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from a Truth Social post made by President Trump on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Background information was taken from previous FOX Local reportings, and from The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.