The Bruges Group Trump Slaps UK With Greenland Tariff Shock
Posted on 17th January 2026 by Matt
Summary: Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on the UK and seven European countries after accusing them of helping Denmark “militarise” Greenland and resisting US control of the island. A 10% tariff is set for 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June unless a deal is reached.
What Trump has announced and the dates that matter
US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United States from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland from 1 February.
He said that rate would increase to 25% from 1 June, and would stay in place until an agreement is reached on the United States acquiring Greenland.
“A 10 per cent tariff on all goods sent to the US would be imposed from Feb 1 … before being increased to 25 per cent on June 1.”
Trump posted his position on Truth Social, blaming the named countries for escalat
Posted on 17th January 2026 by Matt
Summary: Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on the UK and seven European countries after accusing them of helping Denmark “militarise” Greenland and resisting US control of the island. A 10% tariff is set for 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June unless a deal is reached.
What Trump has announced and the dates that matter
US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United States from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland from 1 February.
He said that rate would increase to 25% from 1 June, and would stay in place until an agreement is reached on the United States acquiring Greenland.
“A 10 per cent tariff on all goods sent to the US would be imposed from Feb 1 … before being increased to 25 per cent on June 1.”
Trump posted his position on Truth Social, blaming the named countries for escalat
03:07 PM - Jan 18, 2026
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