Denmark and Seven Other Countries Issue Joint Statement Backing Greenland, Saying Tariff Threats Undermine Transatlantic Relations
On January 18, 2026, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement saying they stood in "full solidarity" with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland, responding to President Trump's announcement the day before that he would impose tariffs on goods from the eight countries until a deal was reached for the United States to purchase Greenland.
The statement said that, as members of NATO, the eight countries are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest, and that the pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance," conducted with allies, responds to that necessity and "poses no threat to anyone."
Building on the process begun the previous week, the statement said the eight countries stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, which they firmly uphold. "Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral," the statement said. "We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty."
Trump had announced on January 17 that goods from the eight countries would face a 10 percent tariff from February 1, rising to 25 percent on June 1, until a deal was reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland. Personnel from the eight countries had traveled to Greenland in recent days to take part in the Danish-led Arctic Endurance exercise.
Related: At Davos, Trump Seeks Immediate Negotiations on Greenland and Says He Will Not Use Force
Source: Prime Minister's Office of Denmark
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