Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 10% tariff for eight European states that oppose the U.S. takeover of Greenland, with the measure set to take effect on February 1. In the absence of an agreement, these taxes will be increased to 25% starting in June.

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, declared that he will impose a 10% tariff on European countries that oppose the acquisition of Greenland, starting from February 1. The tariffs target Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, adding to the existing 15% tariffs between the EU and the USA. Trump argued that national security is at stake, accusing these countries of not "playing fair." The tariffs will increase to 25% in June, until a deal for the purchase of Greenland is finalized, a goal that the USA has been pursuing for over 150 years. Trump emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland in the context of global security, citing threats from China and Russia. He called for immediate negotiations with Denmark to resolve this situation.