In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose escalating tariffs on European countries, including Denmark and the UK, unless they agree to support the United States’ desire to annex Greenland. The President’s announcement has sparked a wave of criticism and concern from European leaders, who have condemned the threats as damaging to transatlantic relations.
According to CBS News, Trump’s plan involves instituting 10% tariffs on eight European countries that oppose his vision of putting Greenland under U.S. control. This decision comes after a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers flew to Denmark to express their support for keeping Greenland under Danish sovereignty.
The Guardian reports that French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly criticized Trump’s threats, stating that “no amount of intimidation” will make the EU change course. European leaders have expressed concerns that the imposition of tariffs could lead to a dangerous downward spiral in relations between the U.S. and Europe.
ABC News highlights the backlash from European governments, who have condemned Trump’s announcement as an attempt to strong-arm countries into supporting his controversial plan. The move has left Europeans reeling, with many expressing disbelief at the President’s aggressive tactics in pursuing the annexation of Greenland.
The situation has raised questions about the implications of using tariffs as a political tool and the impact it could have on international relations. The threat of tariffs over Greenland has added a new layer of complexity to the already strained transatlantic relationship, with many European leaders calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the issue.
As the global community watches the unfolding drama over Greenland, it remains to be seen how European countries will respond to Trump’s ultimatum and whether negotiations can defuse the escalating tensions between the U.S. and its allies.
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References:
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-announces-new-tariffs-8-european-countries-who-oppose-greenland-plan/
– The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/18/trump-news-at-a-glance-european-leaders-condemn-threat-of-tariffs-over-greenland
– ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/europeans-reeling-trump-imposes-tariffs-8-countries-greenland-129324724
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