US EditionSchumer: Democrats will try to block Trump’s Greenland tariffs
Senate Democrats aim to protect US-European trade and alliances by blocking tariffs tied to Greenland purchase; tariffs would hit eight NATO countries, starting at 10%, rising to 25%.
- On January 17, Senate Democrats unveiled plans to introduce legislation to block President Trump's proposed tariffs, with Chuck Schumer calling them "foolhardy" and promising swift action.
- The tariff plan ties trade penalties to progress on buying Greenland, with President Donald Trump announcing a 10% tariff starting February 1, 2026, rising to 25% on June 1, 2026 if no deal is reached.
- The tariffs target eight European countries that have military ties to Greenland, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, as Trump said the levies apply to NATO members with forces linked to Greenland.
- Bipartisan U.S. senators warned the rhetoric could aid Russia and China, saying Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis cautioned tariffs would raise prices for families and businesses, while European leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer criticised the threats and warned of risks to transatlantic relations.
- Greenland's autonomy complicates any U.S. acquisition because it is part of Denmark, raising sovereignty concerns, while President Donald Trump argued it is vital to U.S. security against China and Russia.
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