Washington, D.C. (Monitoring Desk) President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of new tariffs on several European allies, linking the measures to negotiations over the future of Greenland.
According to the announcement, beginning February 1, 2026, the United States will impose a 10 percent tariff on all goods imported from eight European countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.
The tariffs are set to increase substantially later in the year. On June 1, 2026, the rate will rise to 25 percent, applying broadly to all exports from the affected countries entering the U.S. market.
The administration stated that the tariffs will remain in effect until a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland by the United States. No timeline has been provided for negotiations, and no exemptions or sector-specific carve-outs have been announced.
The move represents a significant escalation in trade pressure against long-standing U.S. allies and has raised concerns among European officials and trade analysts. The affected countries are major U.S. trading partners, and the tariffs could impact industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to agriculture and consumer goods.
As of now, representatives from the European governments involved have not publicly responded to the announcement. It remains unclear whether retaliatory measures or formal trade disputes may follow.
The White House has framed the tariffs as a necessary economic tool to advance U.S. strategic interests, while critics warn the policy could strain diplomatic relations and disrupt global trade.