- President Trump has announced tariffs on Denmark and seven other European countries due to their opposition to his plan to acquire Greenland.
- The tariffs, starting February 1 and increasing to 25% on June 1, target goods shipped to the US and will remain in place until a deal for Greenland is reached.
- European leaders have condemned the tariffs as unacceptable and a threat to transatlantic relations, vowing a coordinated response.

A: Did you hear about the news? It's wild!

B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: Okay, so President Trump is really mad about Greenland. He wants to buy it!

B: Seriously? Still? I thought that was like, a long time ago.

A: Yeah, but Denmark won’t sell. So now Trump is putting tariffs on Denmark and a few other European countries.

B: Tariffs? What does that even mean?

A: It's like, extra taxes on stuff they sell to the US. Starting February 1st, it's 10%. Then it goes up to 25% in June!

B: Wow! That’s a lot of money! Why is he doing this?

A: He says these countries are going to Greenland for…reasons. And he thinks it’s dangerous for the planet!

B: That sounds a little…dramatic, doesn't it? He's accusing them of something.

A: Right? The Danish guy says it's just for military exercises to keep the Arctic safe.

B: And what are the other countries saying?

A: Well, the British Prime Minister thinks it’s wrong to put tariffs on allies. France is basically telling him to back off.

B: Haha, yeah! Macron sounds pretty tough. "No intimidation!"

A: Exactly! And the European leaders are all talking about how this will hurt their relationship with the US.

B: So, Greenland is a big deal, huh? I had no idea!