Trump assesses 10% tariff on 8 NATO allies that sent military forces to Greenland
President Trump said Saturday that he would impose 10% tariffs on countries that have sent military forces into Greenland amid his push to annex the Arctic island.
Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post that the tariffs will be levied against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland and take effect on Feb. 1, 2026. They will be increased to 25% on June 1, Mr. Trump wrote, and remain in place “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”
“These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable,” Mr. Trump wrote. “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.”
All eight countries are members of NATO. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer described the Danish soldiers as a “token force” and said the military presence “is a signal to Washington that if Trump is worried about Arctic security, his NATO allies are willing to do their part in helping to look after it.” On Truth Social, Mr. Trump accused the countries of having “journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown.”
Mr. Trump has said he believes the U.S. needs to acquire the island for national security reasons. He has said the island is vital for the Golden Dome missile defense system he intends to build, and has expressed concern about Russia or China acquiring Greenland. The sparsely populated island is the location of the northernmost U.S. military base and has reserves of oil, natural gas and minerals. Its northern position also means it is near valuable shipping routes that may become even more useful as warm temperatures melt sea ice in the area.
Leaders of the semi-autonomous Danish territory have repeatedly stated that the island is not for sale, and residents of Greenland have protested a potential acquisition.
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