TRUMP THREATENS ALLIES WITH TARIFFS TO FORCE GREENLAND SALE

 

• Duties tart at 10 pc on eight nations form Feb 1 and could rise to 26pc in June: penalties to remain until deal is complete
• Denmark’s, UK, France and Germany among nation’s targets: thousands rally in Nuuk as PM Joins chants of ‘Make America Go Away’
• US Lawmakers call Govt push ‘misguided’

 

TRUMP THREATENS ALLIES WITH TARIFFS TO FORCE GREENLAND SALE

Donald Trump US President escalated his bid to acquire Greenland on Saturday, threatening tariffs of up to 25 per cent on eight European national until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved.

Trump aimed the threat at Denmark and fellow NATO members why have deployed troops to the mineral-rich territory in recent days. The ultimatum threatens to create unprecedented tension within the alliance.

Writing on his Truth Social Platform, Trump announced that starting Feb 1, all goods sent to the United states from Denmark’s, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would be subject to a 10 per cent tariff.

“On June 1^st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25pc. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a deal is reached for the Complete and Total Purchase of Greenland,” Trump wrote.

The US President argued that the European nations are “Playing this very dangerous game” and have introduced unsustainable risks.

“Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect global Peace and security, Strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question,” he added.

It is not immediately clear what legal authority the president would invoke to impose the levies. Since returning to office, Trump has frequently utilized seeping tariffs to combat what the administration labels unfair trade practices and to press foreign Governments on US interests.

The President has repeatedly claimed that US “ Needs” Greenland for national security reasons and that Denmark’s is incapable of ensuring the defense of the island, which is home to 57,000 people and sits at the strategic gateway to the Arctic.

European NATO Members recently deployed troops to Greenland for military exercises. France stated that mission was designed to demonstrate a commitment to defending the territory.  Denmark’s confirmed the US had been invited to participate in those exercises.

Trump characterized the resistance from European allies as a threat to global stability, warning that the nations opposing the deal

“Have put a level of Risk in pay that is not tenable or sustainable”

 

Protests in the Arctic

          Trump’s Announcement coincided with mass demonstrations on Saturday in Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielen in Nuuk, waving flags and chanting slogans under light rain.

Many demonstrations wore caps reading “Make America Go Always” a play on Trump’s

“Make America Great Again”

Can Paign Slogan.

“We don’t want Trump invading Greenland, which is the message” said Paarniq Larsen Strum, a 44 years old nurse at the rally. She described the geopolitical stand off as ‘Nerve-wracking”

 

Opposition to the US annexation plan is widespread among residents. A poll published in January 2025 showed 85pc of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States, with only 6pc in favour.

“We demand respect for our country’s righ to self-determination and for us as a people”

Said Avijaja Rosing-Olsen, and organizer of the democracy and fundamental human right”. In a display of Cultural unity, demonstrators chanted traditional Inuit songs, rejecting the view of their homeland as merely a strategic asset to be bought or sold.

 

Allies Push Back

In Copenhagen, Protesters showed solidarity, waving Danish and Greenlandic flags and chanting “Kalaallit Nunaat”, the island’s name in Greenlandic.

“You cannot be bullied by an ally. It’s about international Law,” said Kirsten Hornworm, a 52 years old charity worker at the protest.

Some placards read “USA already has too much ICE”, a reference to Trump’s deployment of armed immigration officer in US cities.

The dispute occurred as a delegation of US Lawmakers a led by Democratic Sen Chris Coons, Visited the region for talks with Greenlandic and Danish Politicians. Coons told reporters that Trump’s stance was misguided and not supported by the majority of Americans.

Coons insisted there was no security threat justifying the administration’s aggressive posture.

“There are legitimate reasons for us to explore wasy to invest better in Arctic security broadly, both in the American Arctic and in our Nato Parners and allies”