US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on European countries that oppose Washington’s control of Greenland, escalating tensions over the Arctic territory. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that from February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face 10 percent tariffs on goods exported to the US, rising to 25 percent from June 1.

Trump to levy 10% tariffs Feb. 1 on eight European nations after threatening action over U.S. control of Greenland; rates rise to 25% in June.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he will impose 10 percent import tariffs on several European countries that have recently sent troops to help bolster military readiness on Greenland, a territory of Denmark. Eight countries will be affected by the tariffs, including the Netherlands, which sent two troops to the Arctic island.

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday 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. Trump said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland […]

Officials from Denmark and Greenland held a news conference after meeting with Trump administration officials.