Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Takeover

On 16 January 2026, President Donald Trump said he would impose new tariffs on any country that refuses to support U.S. plans to acquire Greenland, the world's largest island. Trump framed the move as a national‑security imperative, warning that trade sanctions could be triggered against Denmark and other nations rejecting the purchase. Denmark has publicly rebuffed Washington’s overtures, stating it would not sell Greenland and that the island remains under Danish sovereignty. Trump’s threat follows a series of diplomatic visits by U.S. officials to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, and was disclosed through a GB News interview. The policy would affect imports such as timber and seafood from these countries if they decline the deal.