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US President Donald Trump announces plan to impose extra tariffs on UK, Denmark and other European countries over Greenland row

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson after Trump tariff threat: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. I will always stand up for my country, and for our allied neighbours. This is an EU matter that affects many more countries than those now being singled out. Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and Great Britain for a collective response."

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

Protests under the slogan “Don’t touch Greenland” took place in Danish cities and Nuuk, with groups like Uagut demanding defense of democratic principles and human rights against external interference

Stephen Miller: Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland. They cannot control the territory of Greenland. Under every understanding of law that has existed about territorial control for 500 years, to control a territory you have to defend it

Trump: I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland because we need Greenland for national security

Trump's envoy Landry plans to visit Greenland in March

The Netherlands will contribute to the joint reconnaissance in Greenland in preparation for a military exercise in the Arctic region

Russia protests NATO troop deployment to Greenland and complains of 'accelerated militarization' in the Arctic

Macron: We will send military reinforcements by land, sea and air to Greenland

Macron: We must strengthen our military capabilities, our land and air defenses, and our counter-drone capabilities.

Just 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, and substantial majorities of Democrats and Republicans oppose using military force to annex the island, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found

Danish official says "fundamental disagreements" remains after talks with VP Vance and Marco Rubio

Germany may send a small Bundeswehr advance team to Greenland as early as this week, with the effort reportedly coordinated via Copenhagen rather than NATO structures - BILD reports

Swedish PM: "Swedish Armed Forces personnel have begun deploying to Greenland today as part of a group from several allied European nations. Sweden is sending personnel from the Armed Forces at Denmark’s request."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that his country will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6 and said that the "blackmail" by the United States against the Danish island must end.

Trump: NATO must pave the way for us to acquire Greenland, otherwise Russia or China will get it.

Trump: NATO will become stronger and more effective with US control of Greenland

Trump: Greenland is extremely important to the "Golden Dome" project.

Trump: The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent - Not even close! They know that, and so do I. NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.

Macron on Greenland: If sovereignty of an ally is affected, knock-on effects would be unprecedented. We do not underestimate statements on Greenland

French Foreign Minister: Greenland has chosen Denmark, NATO, and the European Union

Greenland official says people are "very worried" about Trump's calls to take over the island, calling it “unfathomable.”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: We want to strengthen security cooperation in the Arctic—with the United States, NATO, Europe, and our Arctic NATO allies. Just as the Baltic states do not defend NATO’s eastern flank alone, security in the Arctic is a shared responsibility. NATO must protect Greenland as it does every part of its territory, and that collective guarantee is the strongest defense against Russian or Chinese threats in the Arctic

The Danish Prime Minister and the Premier of Greenland will hold a press conference at 3pm Danish time. —TV2

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tomorrow to make their case against Donald Trump’s threats over the Arctic island

Germany's Merz says he shares Trump's security concerns about Greenland and wants a NATO-based solution, not confrontation. "We share the American concerns that this part of Denmark needs to be better protected I hope that we will reach a mutually acceptable solution within NATO”

NATO is weighing new initiatives to strengthen vigilance around Greenland, including an “Arctic Sentry” concept modeled on “Baltic Sentry” using aircraft and vessels to protect critical infrastructure. Denmark is expected to set the direction and pace - VG

Trump: I’m the one who SAVED NATO

“If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will take Greenland, and I’m am not going to let that happen,” President Donald J. Trump tells reporters earlier onboard Air Force One, stating that he would love to make a deal with them instead of military action, but says, “one way or the other, we’re gonna have Greenland.”