Trump hits Denmark and 7 other Nato allies with tariffs to force Greenland sale

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 17, 2026 at 05:39 PM

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President Trump announced a 10% import tariff on goods from eight NATO allies – Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland – starting in February. The tariff could increase to 25% in June if an agreement isn't reached for the United States to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Trump stated the tariffs are in response to opposition to the Greenland purchase and recent visits to Greenland by representatives from some of the listed countries. The move is a significant escalation in tensions between the US and its NATO allies. The legality of imposing these tariffs under US law is unclear.

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Trump said his tariffs were retaliation for trips to Greenland by representatives from Britain, Netherlands and Finland.

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The eight nations are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland.

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The tariff would be raised to 25% on June 1 if a deal was not in place for the purchase of Greenland.

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Trump said he would charge a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations starting in February.

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The threat of tariffs was a drastic and potentially dangerous escalation of a showdown between Trump and Nato allies.

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United Kingdom 50% Sweden 50% France 50% Germany 50% Netherlands ×250% Finland ×250% Norway 50% United States ×270% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×375% Denmark ×380% Greenland ×485% Donald Trump ×590%

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tariffs 100% greenland 90% nato allies 80% trade penalties 70% international trade 60% us foreign policy 50% economic emergency powers 50% denmark 40% united states 40%