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Trump threatens EU NATO members with tariffs over Greenland

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US President Donald Trump has threatened Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland with tariffs starting at 10% from 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June 2026, until they agree to sell Greenland to the United States. Trump cited the mineral-rich Arctic territory's strategic importance and accused the nations of creating unacceptable risk to global peace and security.

19 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 19 January

  1. Trump threatens EU NATO members with tariffs over Greenland

    US President Donald Trump has threatened Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland with tariffs starting at 10% from 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June 2026, until they agree to sell Greenland to the United States. Trump cited the mineral-rich Arctic territory's strategic importance and accused the nations of creating unacceptable risk to global peace and security.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on security guarantee talks

    Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.

    7 January 2026 · New Era →

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