Trump Unleashes Tariff War on 8 European Nations Over Greenland Ambition

• US President Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on goods from 8 European countries, effective February 1, 2026, in his bid to acquire Greenland.
• The targeted countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, Netherlands, and Finland.
• Trump warned that tariffs could escalate to 25% by June 1, 2026, if no agreement on Greenland is reached.
• He justified the move by stating, "Denmark's Payback Time," claiming Europe has benefited from US security for decades.
• Trump's true motive for acquiring Greenland is its vast reserves of rare earth minerals like cobalt, lithium, and graphite, despite citing security concerns.

Why It Matters: Trump initiated a tariff war against 8 European nations to pressure them into ceding Greenland to the US.