Trump announced a 10% tariff for eight European countries due to Greenland. European leaders issued a joint statement.

As Trump reported on his social media account, the tariff will apply to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France, and Sweden. The president noted that these countries will be required to pay the tariff until an agreement is reached regarding the transfer of Greenland to the United States.

Furthermore, Trump added that if the deal does not happen by June 1, the tariff rate will increase to 25%.

The U.S. president emphasized: “For many years, we have supported Denmark and other European Union countries without charging them tariffs. Now, after centuries, it’s time for Denmark to pay back — this is an important issue for the whole world! China and Russia want to acquire Greenland, and Denmark cannot do anything about it,” he reiterated his claims regarding the protection of Greenland.

In response to the threat of tariffs, eight European countries issued a joint statement characterizing Trump’s actions as inappropriate.

“As NATO members, we are committed to strengthening security in the Arctic, which is a common interest for the transatlantic community. The planned Danish exercises Arctic Endurance with allies align with this goal and do not pose a threat to others,” the statement said.

The document also emphasizes full support for the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland, as well as readiness for dialogue based on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The threats of tariffs undermine transatlantic ties and could lead to dangerous escalation. We will act as a united front in response to these challenges,” the statement noted.

The statement was signed by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and was published on the official websites of the governments of these countries.

On Saturday, mass protests against the U.S. intentions to seize the island took place in Greenland and Denmark.

European countries expressed support for Denmark and noted that Arctic security should be a shared responsibility for NATO.

“Imposing tariffs for ensuring the collective security of NATO allies is absolutely wrong. We will certainly discuss this directly with the U.S. administration,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized: “We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed. Sweden is actively negotiating with other EU countries, Norway, and the United Kingdom to develop a joint response.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Trump’s threats a mistake, adding: “I am sure that imposing new sanctions would be the wrong step. I just spoke with Trump and expressed my position to him,” she reported in Seoul.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday, after the joint statement was released, added that all European neighbors support Denmark and that she is engaged in active dialogue with Britain, France, Germany, and other allies.

“I am pleased to hear from across the continent that Europe will not succumb to blackmail,” she noted.

The same was echoed by the foreign ministers of Norway and Denmark, Espen Barth Eide and Lars Løkke Rasmussen, after their meeting in Oslo, emphasizing that they do not intend to yield to Trump’s pressure.

The Danish minister expressed hope for continued negotiations with the U.S. to “persuade the president to abandon his idea of seizing Greenland.”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the situation surrounding Greenland with Donald Trump on Sunday, as he reported on X, but did not disclose details of the conversation, only noting that he “looks forward to meeting him this week in Davos.”

On Wednesday, Trump will meet with European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It is worth recalling that after repeated statements regarding U.S. claims on Greenland, eight European countries sent military personnel there as part of an intelligence mission to enhance security in the region.