Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Donald Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on several European countries, including the UK, Denmark, and other NATO allies, who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. He stated he would "100%" follow through on the threat, with tariffs potentially reaching 25% on goods sent to the US. Trump suggested Europe should focus on the Russia-Ukraine war instead of Greenland. European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty, with Denmark warning that US military action in Greenland would end NATO. The EU has vowed to protect its interests, and an emergency summit is scheduled in Brussels to address the situation.

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Mark Rutte 35% Russia 40% Ukraine 40% Lars Løkke Rasmussen 45% Yvette Cooper 50% UK ×260% United States ×360% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×465% European Union ×270% Denmark ×575% Greenland ×1085% Donald Trump ×990%

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greenland 100% tariffs 90% european union 80% nato 70% trade war 60% sovereignty 60% international relations 50% military action 40% russia and ukraine 40%