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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 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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Finland ×250% Sweden 50% France 50% Germany 50% UK 50% Netherlands ×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%