President Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia, which will increase to 25% from 01/06/2026 and remain until a buyback agreement for all of Greenland is reached.
🔹 President Trump believes the US has subsidized Denmark and many European countries for decades through tariff exemptions.
🔹 He emphasizes that Greenland plays a crucial role in US national security and global security, amid increasing interest from China and Russia.
🔹 President Trump affirms that only the US has the capacity to protect Greenland and prevent geopolitical risks.
🔹 President Trump states that the US has sought to purchase Greenland for over 150 years, but the current need has become more urgent due to modern defense systems.
🔹 The US is ready to negotiate but asserts that strong measures are necessary to protect peace and global security.
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President Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia, which will increase to 25% from 01/06/2026 and remain until a buyback agreement for all of Greenland is reached.
🔹 President Trump believes the US has subsidized Denmark and many European countries for decades through tariff exemptions.
🔹 He emphasizes that Greenland plays a crucial role in US national security and global security, amid increasing interest from China and Russia.
🔹 President Trump affirms that only the US has the capacity to protect Greenland and prevent geopolitical risks.
🔹 President Trump states that the US has sought to purchase Greenland for over 150 years, but the current need has become more urgent due to modern defense systems.
🔹 The US is ready to negotiate but asserts that strong measures are necessary to protect peace and global security.