Donald Trump warned he will impose new tariffs on eight European countries from February 1, saying they will stay in place until the US is allowed to buy Greenland (Reuters)
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Firstpost19-01-2026, 08:16

EU Prepares $108 Billion Tariff Pushback Against Trump's Greenland Threat

  • The EU is preparing a $108 billion tariff package as a countermeasure against President Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on European nations.
  • Trump threatened new tariffs starting February 1 on Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Britain, and Norway until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland.
  • EU leaders will hold an emergency summit in Brussels to discuss retaliation options, including tariffs on US imports and the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
  • European Council President Antonio Costa affirmed strong backing for Denmark and Greenland, stating EU members are ready to defend against coercion.
  • The tariff threat has unsettled global markets, with the euro and sterling falling, and has cast doubt on recent US-EU and US-Britain trade deals.

Why It Matters: The EU is readying significant tariffs to counter Trump's Greenland-related trade threats, escalating transatlantic tensions.

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