Trump tariffs: Plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries ov | UK | News
Donald Trump announced that Britain and other European countries will impose a 10 percent tariff on “any goods” sent to the United States from February 1 until a deal is reached to buy Greenland. In a lengthy Truth Social post, the US President said: “Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland, Greenlandfor unknown purposes,” adding: “This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security and Survival of our Planet.”
Trump said they would remain in effect “until an Agreement is reached for the Total and Complete acquisition of Greenland.” He added that these will be increased to 25 percent on June 1.
“This Tariff shall remain due and payable until an Agreement for the Full and Complete acquisition of Greenland is reached,” he added.
Trump further increased his warning that China and Russia want Greenland and said, “There is nothing Denmark can do about it.”
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods and are usually paid to the government by companies that bring foreign products into the country.
Trump claimed on Truth Social that the United States has effectively subsidized Denmark and the European Union for years by avoiding imposing tariffs.
“We have provided financial support to Denmark, all the countries of the European Union and others for years without charging customs duties or any other fees. Now, centuries later, it is time for Denmark to give back; World Peace is at stake!”
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has described Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on European countries as “completely wrong”.
In his post on social media, he said: “President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on the UK over Greenland is completely wrong. People in both the UK and the US will face higher costs.”
“These tariffs will be another burden on businesses in our country. Greenland’s sovereignty should be decided solely by the people of Greenland. I agree with Keir Starmer on this.”
Trump is trying to justify taking control of the island because of its strategic location, abundant mineral resources and increased Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
Trump leaned toward purchasing Greenland during his first term and revived the idea during the 2024-2025 presidential campaign.
