Trump imposes tariffs on 8 European countries for the first time for opposing the Greenland dispute - European Union opposes America

US President Donald Trump has officially decided to impose a 10% tariff on eight European countries, with their opposition to the acquisition of Greenland being the main reason. He announced on social media that these taxes would be imposed on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1.

Trump has also issued a strong warning that if an agreement is not reached with the US regarding Greenland, this tax will be increased to 25% starting June 1.

Trump states that the US has provided subsidies to these European countries for many years and did not levy any taxes on them, emphasizing that now is the time to respond. He further stated that since China and Russia are attempting to acquire Greenland, the US should intervene for world peace, and Denmark cannot protect the region alone.

Trump states that Greenland is essential for a massive missile defense project called "Golden Dome," pointing out that it is a project similar to Israel's Iron Dome system, and its purpose is to protect the US from potential threats from China and Russia. He also mentions that the US has attempted to purchase Greenland for the past 150 years and that NATO should support the US in this endeavor.

Following these statements, thousands of people took to the streets of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, displaying protest signs and declaring "Greenland is not for sale," in what is considered one of the largest protests in the country's recent history. Protesters expressed strong disapproval of Trump's ideas and marched towards the American consulate.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that determining the ownership of Greenland is not Trump's task. Meanwhile, European Union representatives are preparing to suspend trade agreements that were to be concluded with the US, and Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, has said that tax concessions for American goods should be suspended in the face of Trump's threats.

To control the situation, a delegation from the US Congress visited Greenland and held discussions with its leaders. Although Denmark rejected the purchase of Greenland, both parties agreed to establish a joint task force. However, in a show of support for Denmark, several European countries, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, have taken steps to send a limited number of their military personnel to Greenland.

Greenland is rich in rare mineral resources, oil, and gas deposits, and its strategic importance has increased due to new shipping routes opening up as the Arctic ice melts. Although a NATO member forcibly acquiring another member country is illegal under international law, the Trump administration states that it desires full control beyond mere agreements.