U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Pressure One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on January 16, 2026.
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President Donald Trump stated Saturday (January 17, 2026) that he would cost a ten% import tax beginning in February on items from eight European nations due to opposition to U.S. management of Greenland.
He stated in a social media put up that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland would face the tariff, which might be raised to 25% on June 1 if a deal just isn’t in place for “the Full and Whole buy of Greenland” by america.
“On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff can be elevated to 25%. This Tariff can be due and payable till such time as a Deal is reached for the Full and Whole buy of Greenland,” Mr. Trump wrote.
Revealed – January 17, 2026 10:15 pm IST
