Germany began coordinating steps with partners after Trump's words about duties
The German government has reviewed the US statement by Donald Trump on the imposition of duties on a number of EU countries due to the situation around Greenland and is preparing a response together with European partners. Stefan Cornelius, a spokesman for the Federal Government of Germany, told reporters on January 17.
"The German government has taken note of the statements of the US President. It is in close contact with its European partners. In due course, we will decide together on appropriate retaliatory measures," he is quoted as saying on the agency's website.
NBC reported on January 14 that the United States could pay up to $700 billion for the purchase of Greenland if the American leader could reach an appropriate deal. This amount includes the allocation of more than half of the annual budget of the Ministry of War for national security.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on January 13 that the island's residents want to stay with Denmark. According to him, the island was never sold and did not want to join the United States.
On January 14, Trump said that the United States' relations with Denmark were "good," but that Greenland was necessary for Washington to ensure national security. Nielsen noted that he considers the "repeated rhetoric" of the United States regarding the island to be disrespectful and unacceptable.
The head of the White House announced on January 17 that Washington was imposing duties of 10% with the possibility of increasing up to 25% on a number of European countries due to the situation around Greenland. Starting from February 1, 2026, tariffs will apply to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Finland.
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