Trump threatened to impose tariffs on how many European allies that opposed his push to take over Greenland?

During his second term, former President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. He viewed the vast Arctic island as vital for U.S. national security and proposed its purchase, a move that was firmly rejected by both Denmark and Greenland, who asserted that the territory was not for sale. This refusal escalated into an international diplomatic crisis in early 2026.

In response to the opposition, particularly after several NATO allies deployed forces to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, Trump threatened to impose significant tariffs. He announced a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations, with the threat of increasing it to 25% if a deal for Greenland was not reached. The countries targeted by these proposed tariffs were Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.

This aggressive stance sparked widespread criticism from European leaders, who deemed the tariff threats unacceptable and a "mistake" between long-standing allies. The situation strained transatlantic relations and prompted concerns about a potential trade war. Ultimately, after discussions with the NATO Secretary General, Trump reversed his decision and withdrew the tariff threats, claiming a "framework of a future deal" had been reached, though Danish and Greenlandic officials denied any agreement altering Greenland's sovereignty.