NATO members to face tariffs increasing to 25% until a Greenland purchase deal is struck
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026.
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President Donald Trump has announced escalating tariffs on goods from eight NATO members being sent to the U.S. until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland.
The tariffs, starting at 10% on Feb. 1 and increasing to 25% on June 1, will target Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, according to a post on Truth Social.
Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on these European allies appears to be in response to their movement of troops to Greenland amid discussions about the U.S. potentially acquiring the territory.
In his post, Trump expressed concerns about the safety and security implications of the situation, calling it “a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
Earlier, Trump hinted at using a tariff strategy similar to his approach on drug prices to pressure countries regarding Greenland, citing national security reasons.
The latest tariff threat from Trump adds strain to the NATO alliance, established post-World War II with a core principle of collective defense.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
