'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

BBC News - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 07:44 PM

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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that "Europe won't be blackmailed" in response to US President Trump's threat of tariffs against eight European allies including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK. Trump's threat stems from opposition to his proposed takeover of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory he deems critical for US security. The threatened countries issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, warning that Trump's plan risks a "dangerous downward spiral" and undermines transatlantic relations. They reiterated their commitment to Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest within NATO. The potential tariffs, which could range from 10% to 25%, are scheduled to take effect on February 1st if the allies continue to oppose the Greenland takeover.

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Europe will not be blackmailed.

quote — Mette Frederiksen100% confidence

Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland.

factual — Trump100% confidence

The countries threatened with tariffs issued a joint statement saying Trump's plan risks a 'dangerous downward spiral'.

quote — Joint statement of threatened countries100% confidence

Trump threatens tariffs on eight US allies if they oppose his proposed takeover of Greenland.

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Greenland is critical for US security.

factual — Trump90% confidence

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Netherlands ×240% Sweden ×240% Norway ×240% United Kingdom ×250% France ×250% Germany ×250% European Union ×260% United States ×270% Denmark ×580% Mette Frederiksen ×390% Greenland ×790% Donald Trump ×795%

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tariff threats 90% greenland 80% transatlantic relations 70% us security 60% european allies 60% territorial integrity 50% denmark 50% sovereignty 50% nato 40%