EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland. File | Photo Credit: Reuters European Union leaders on Saturday ​(January 17, 2026) warned of a “dangerous downward spiral” ‌over U.S. President Donald Trump’s

Can Congress stop Trump from trying to take Greenland?

But the country Donald Trump has fixated on most isn’t an adversary — it’s an ally. Greenland, a NATO member and longtime partner of the United States has repeatedly found itself in the president’s crosshairs. These threats, delivered largely through unilateral executive action, have once again raised questions about Congress’s role as a check on

Hundreds march in Greenland in the face of Trump’s threats to take it over

NUUK, Greenland — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face

Trump Don Dey Threat Tariff for Greenland Matter

No be small matter o! Our guy, President Trump, don yarn say e go put 10% tariff on eight European countries wey no gree make dem sell Greenland. The tariffs go start from February 1, and if dem no gree by June 1, e go increase to 25%! Wetin you think say fit happen? The

Greenland Row: Trump Slaps 25% Tariff Threat on NATO Allies, Signals Trade War Pressure

President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with key European allies after announcing plans to impose rising tariffs on goods from eight NATO member countries, linking the measures to his administration’s push for the United States to acquire Greenland. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France

US-Europe Tension Escalate as Trump Threatens Tariffs on Nations Opposing Annexation of Greenland

 United States President Donald Trump has warned that his administration may impose trade tariffs on countries that refuse to support Washington’s controversial plan to take over Greenland, an autonomous territory under the sovereignty of NATO ally Denmark. Speaking during a health roundtable at the White House on Friday, Trump said economic measures could be used

Trump slaps new tariffs on UK, Germany, others until there’s deal to buy Greenland

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will impose new tariffs on Denmark and seven other European countries unless negotiations lead to what he described as the “Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” Under the plan, Trump said a 10% tariff would take effect immediately on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany

Presidential approval gives final green light for Finnish gambling market

Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland, has given the final seal of approval to the overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation, set for 2027. The President’s green light comes exactly one month after MPs approved the Gambling Bill with 158 in favour, meaning around 95% of legislators participating in the vote were in favour…

ARTE Europe Weekly: Trump Wants Greenland – What Can Europe Do About It?

“We need Greenland.” Donald Trump is crystal clear about what he wants. Since his return to the White House for his second term, the American president has been obsessed with the semi-autonomous Arctic territory. But why does he want it? And what can the Europeans do to prevent him from getting it? This programme is