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Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 06:05 PM
Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?
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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on several European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, set to begin in February and increase in June. These tariffs are intended to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland to the United States. Trump claims the acquisition is vital for US national security and to prevent China and Russia from gaining influence in the region. The European Union is holding emergency meetings to discuss a response to Trump's tariff threats. This is not the first time a US president has attempted to purchase Greenland, but leaders in Denmark and Greenland have consistently refused to sell.

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Key Player Opposition Context
UK 30% Norway 30% Germany 30% France 30% Sweden 30% Russia 50% China 50% United States ×370% European Union ×275% Denmark ×780% Donald Trump ×990% Greenland ×1295%

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greenland 100% tariffs 90% donald trump 90% denmark 70% european union 70% trade dispute 60% national security 50% us foreign policy 50%

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