Trump slaps increased tariffs on Denmark, European nations as he steps up bid to acquire Greenland

President Trump announced Saturday he will slap 10% tariffs on eight European nations unless Denmark agrees to the “complete and total purchase of Greenland.”

The tariffs would take effect Feb. 1 against  Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, France, The Netherlands, Germany and the UK and would surge even higher if no deal is in place. The escalation comes as  the president continues to press Denmark to sell the territory he has identified as a mineral-rich strategic asset.

“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet,” Trump wrote in his lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday.

Trump slammed Europe for “playing a very dangerous game,” after several sent troops to boost island security and signal support following tense talks between Denmark, Greenland and the US.

“Only the United States of America, under President Donald J. Trump, can play in this game,” he added.

And he mocked Greenland’s defense as consisting of “two dogsleds as protection, one added recently.”