EU considers US$108 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US over Trump’s Greenland threat

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 09:05 PM
EU considers US$108 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US over Trump’s Greenland threat

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The EU is considering retaliatory tariffs of $108 billion or market restrictions on US companies in response to former President Trump's threats against NATO allies concerning Greenland. These measures are being prepared to give European leaders leverage during meetings with Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump vowed to increase tariffs on eight European countries who have sent military staff to Greenland, until the US is allowed to buy the territory. These countries, already subject to existing US tariffs, issued a joint statement stating that their exercise in Greenland was to strengthen Arctic security and posed no threat. They also expressed readiness for dialogue based on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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