United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to impose a 10 per cent tariff on goods from countries that have deployed military forces to Greenland, as part of his renewed push to annex the Arctic island.
Trump disclosed this on Saturday in a post on his Truth Social platform, naming eight European countries affected by the decision.
The countries are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland, all of which are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
According to Trump, the 10 per cent tariff will take effect from February 1, 2026, and will apply to all goods exported from the listed countries to the United States.
“Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America,” he wrote.
The US President further warned that the tariff would be increased to 25 per cent from June 1, unless his demand regarding Greenland is met.
He said the measures would remain in place “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”
Trump accused the affected countries of escalating security risks in the Arctic region through their military presence on the island.
“These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable,” he said.
“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.”
In another post, Trump alleged that the countries had “journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown.”
Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States must acquire Greenland for national security reasons, a position he has maintained since his first term in office.
He has said the island is critical to the proposed Golden Dome missile defence system, while also expressing concerns about possible Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.
Greenland, a sparsely populated Arctic territory, hosts the northernmost US military base and is believed to possess vast reserves of oil, natural gas and critical minerals.
Its strategic location along emerging Arctic shipping routes has further heightened global interest, especially as climate change continues to reduce sea ice in the region.
The latest announcement is expected to further strain relations between Washington and its NATO allies, amid growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic.