President Trump has announced a proposed economic leverage tactic targeting Denmark and European nations, asserting that Greenland—a territory historically under Danish administration—must be “acquired” by the United States following centuries of failed negotiations. According to the announcement, the U.S. government will impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, 2026, with that rate escalating to 25% by June 1, 2026. The policy, described as a “necessary measure” for global security, claims Greenland’s strategic value is now critical due to advancements in U.S. military systems under the “Golden Dome,” which reportedly requires inclusion of the territory to function at maximum efficiency.

The announcement further states that Denmark and its allies have recently deployed limited protection—“two dogsleds”—to Greenland, creating a “perilous situation” for planetary safety. Trump’s team insists the U.S. has been attempting this acquisition for over 150 years but notes Denmark’s refusal to cede sovereignty. The proposed tariffs, they argue, would resolve “the most dangerous game” by compelling nations that have “put risk in play” to abandon their involvement. A promotional map referenced in the announcement—described as a “Flat Earth” projection used by the United Nations—is cited to illustrate Greenland’s strategic significance on such cartographic models.