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Trump Blackmails: Extra 10%+15% Tariffs on Eight Countries Sending Troops to Greenland

Published January 17, 2026, 17:13
Trump Blackmails: Extra 10%+15% Tariffs on Eight Countries Sending Troops to Greenland

Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on eight European countries – Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Finland – as a retaliatory measure for their defensive activity in Greenland. The tariffs will begin on February 1st, 2026, and increase to 25% on June 1st, 2026, unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the US. Trump argues that acquiring Greenland is essential for US national security and the proper functioning of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system. He accuses these countries of benefiting from the US without offering comparable compensation. In his post, Trump claims that China and Russia are seeking to gain control of Greenland and that Denmark is unable to prevent it. He presents the imposition of tariffs as a measure to protect global peace and security. Trump's move has been characterized as blackmail and has sparked strong reactions. His insistence on purchasing Greenland, which has been repeatedly rejected by Denmark, is considered irrational and dangerous for international relations.