Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will impose new tariffs on goods from eight European countries that oppose U.S. control of Greenland, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has unsettled NATO allies and raised concerns about alliance stability. According to Trump, a 10% tariff will take effect in February, increasing to 25% on June 1 if no agreement is reached.
Trump framed the move as a national security measure, arguing that Greenland’s strategic location and mineral resources are vital to countering Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic. He said earlier in the week that anything short of U.S. control would be unacceptable, a position that has prompted sharp pushback from Denmark and officials in Greenland.
In response to rising tensions, a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation traveled to Copenhagen to reassure Danish leaders and emphasize continued cooperation. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., publicly urged de-escalation, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could undermine long-standing alliances. Protests were reported in both Greenland and Denmark following Trump’s remarks.
Denmark has also announced plans to strengthen its military posture in Greenland in coordination with NATO allies. Danish Maj. Gen. Søren Andersen said officials do not anticipate a U.S. attack, even as European forces conduct training exercises in Nuuk. Diplomatic talks continued in Washington, where Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers met with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to establish a working group on Arctic security and economic cooperation.
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