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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland

Published January 20, 2026, 06:34
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland

Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on European countries, linking the issue to his desire to acquire Greenland. He states he is ready to impose '100%' tariffs and specifically threatens a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne in order to persuade French President Emmanuel Macron to join his peace initiative. Trump claims that Norway controls Greenland and that its refusal to give him the Nobel Peace Prize is connected to the issue. A text message he sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was revealed, in which he blames him for the decision not to award him the prize. The tariff threat concerns Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, the United Kingdom, and Norway. This move is causing concern among European countries and exacerbating trade tensions. Trump even left open the possibility of using military force to acquire Greenland, responding vaguely to a related question.