Trump says he'll impose 10% tariffs on nations that ship army forces to Greenland

[ad_1] President Trump stated Saturday that he would impose 10% tariffs on nations which have despatched army forces into Greenland amid his push to annex the Arctic island.

Mr. Trump stated in a Truth Social post that the tariffs might be levied in opposition to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland and take impact on Feb. 1, 2026. All eight nations are members of NATO.

The tariffs might be elevated to 25% on June 1, Mr. Trump wrote, and stay in place "till such time as a Deal is reached for the Full and Whole buy of Greenland."

There was no forewarning from official channels to U.S. allies and NATO companions earlier than Mr. Trump posted on Reality Social Saturday, two European diplomats advised CBS Information. Officers in these allied nations really feel alienated, pissed off and see this as a possible breaking level within the U.S.-Europe relationship, a number of diplomats stated. Mr. Trump is scheduled to journey on Tuesday to the World Financial Discussion board in Davos, Switzerland, the place he doubtless will run into the European leaders he simply threatened with tariffs.

Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, criticized the tariffs early Saturday afternoon.

"This response to our personal allies for sending a small variety of troops to Greenland for coaching is dangerous for America, dangerous for American companies, and dangerous for America's allies," he wrote on X . "It is nice for Putin, Xi and different adversaries who need to see NATO divided. The truth that a small handful of "advisors" are actively pushing for coercive motion to grab territory of an ally is past silly. It hurts the legacy of President Trump and undercuts all of the work he has achieved to strengthen the NATO alliance through the years."

CBS Information senior overseas correspondent Liz Palmer described the Danish troopers as a "token pressure" and stated the army presence "is a sign to Washington that if Trump is frightened about Arctic safety, his NATO allies are prepared to do their half in serving to to take care of it." On Reality Social, Mr. Trump accused the nations of getting "journeyed to Greenland, for functions unknown."

"These International locations, who're enjoying this very harmful sport, have put a stage of danger in play that's not tenable or sustainable," Mr. Trump wrote. "Subsequently, it's crucial that, with the intention to shield World Peace and Safety, robust measures be taken in order that this probably perilous scenario finish shortly, and with out query."

European leaders react to Trump tariff threats In an announcement posted to X on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated the nation is "dedicated to the sovereignty and independence of countries, in Europe and elsewhere," and it's on that foundation that France "determined to participate within the train organized by Denmark in Greenland."

"Tariff threats are unacceptable and haven't any place on this context," Macron stated. "Europeans will reply in a united and coordinated method ought to they be confirmed. We are going to be certain that European sovereignty is upheld."

Mr. Trump's menace to impose tariffs on European nations "come as a shock," Denmark's overseas minister stated Saturday in an announcement despatched to Agence France-Presse.

"The aim of the elevated army presence in Greenland, to which the president refers, is exactly to reinforce safety within the Arctic," stated Danish Minister for International Affairs Lars Lokke Rasmussen. "We're in shut contact with the European Fee and our different companions on the matter."

Different European leaders are additionally having discussions to kind a joint response, based on Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. In an announcement to AFP on Saturday, Kristersson stated, "We can't let ourselves be intimidated."

"I'll all the time defend my nation and our allied neighbours," he added, stressing that this was "a European query."

U.Ok. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated Saturday that NATO allies needs to be working collectively, including he might be speaking with the Trump administration instantly in regards to the tariff threats.

"Making use of tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective safety of NATO allies is totally improper," Starmer stated in an announcement.

Trump's curiosity in Greenland Mr. Trump has stated he believes the U.S. wants to amass the island for national security reasons . He has stated the island is significant for the Golden Dome missile defense system he intends to construct, and has expressed concern about Russia or China buying Greenland. The sparsely populated island is the placement of the northernmost U.S. army base and has reserves of oil, natural gas and minerals . Its northern place additionally means it's close to valuable shipping routes which will turn out to be much more helpful as heat temperatures soften sea ice within the space.

Leaders of the semi-autonomous Danish territory have repeatedly stated that the island isn't on the market, and residents of Greenland have protested a potential acquisition .

Mr. Trump's submit got here as a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation tried to reassure Greenlandic and Danish leaders throughout a go to to the Arctic island. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, stated that Greenland must be seen as a U.S. ally, "not as an asset."

On Friday, Mr. Trump stated he was considering tariffs on nations that "didn't associate with" his plans to amass Greenland, although he didn't supply specifics.

Greenlandic and Danish leaders met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance on the White House on Wednesday to debate long-term safety in Greenland. Denmark and the U.S. nonetheless have "basic" disagreements about Greenland's future, Denmark's overseas minister stated that afternoon, however a working group to debate cooperation was established. A Danish official advised CBS that Denmark supplied extra safety entry and better protection funding. The official added that Denmark has set two issues as a crimson line: territorial integrity and self-determination for Greenlanders.

The White Home has not dominated out using army pressure to take the island, regardless of warnings from Denmark that doing so could be seen as a menace to the NATO alliance.