Trump announces 10% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland, rising to 25% by June 1

U.S. President Trump said on Jan. 18 that goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will face a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1, escalating to 25% by June 1, until an agreement is reached to purchase Greenland, BlockBeats reports. Trump wrote on Truth Social that those countries had gone to Greenland for unclear purposes, calling the situation extremely dangerous for global safety and security, and argued that firm action was required to protect peace and end the situation quickly. The European Union convened member state ambassadors in Brussels on Jan. 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss the Greenland issue and the new tariff threat.