- President Trump announced tariffs on Denmark and seven other European nations due to their opposition to his Greenland acquisition plan.
- A 10% tariff will be implemented on goods from these countries starting February 1, rising to 25% on June 1 until a Greenland deal is reached.
- Trump claims these countries' actions in Greenland pose a threat to global safety and security, justifying the retaliatory tariffs.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the news? It’s pretty crazy!
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Okay, so President Trump is, like, super mad at Denmark and a few other European countries.
B: Mad? Why?
A: Because they’re saying no to him buying Greenland! Remember he really wanted it?
B: Oh yeah! I thought that was a done deal...or at least being seriously considered. What's he doing now?
A: He's putting tariffs on them! Basically, he's going to make it more expensive for them to sell stuff to the US.
B: Tariffs? Seriously? Which countries are affected?
A: Lots! Like Britain, France, Germany… it’s a whole bunch. It starts February 1st.
B: And how much?
A: Ten percent at first! Then it goes up to 25% in June if he doesn't get what he wants.
B: Wow. That’s… intense! He’s really going for it. He said something about a "deal" for Greenland?
A: Exactly! He’s saying the tariffs stay until they agree to sell him Greenland completely.
B: But…why did he say those countries are “dangerous” for visiting Greenland? That’s a bit dramatic, isn't it?
A: Right? He’s saying they're going there for secret reasons. It’s probably about some military exercises. But it's all very Trump!
B: So, this is his way of pressuring them, huh?
A: Yep! The news says he’s really pushing to take over Greenland now. It's pretty wild!
- A 10% tariff will be implemented on goods from these countries starting February 1, rising to 25% on June 1 until a Greenland deal is reached.
- Trump claims these countries' actions in Greenland pose a threat to global safety and security, justifying the retaliatory tariffs.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the news? It’s pretty crazy!
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Okay, so President Trump is, like, super mad at Denmark and a few other European countries.
B: Mad? Why?
A: Because they’re saying no to him buying Greenland! Remember he really wanted it?
B: Oh yeah! I thought that was a done deal...or at least being seriously considered. What's he doing now?
A: He's putting tariffs on them! Basically, he's going to make it more expensive for them to sell stuff to the US.
B: Tariffs? Seriously? Which countries are affected?
A: Lots! Like Britain, France, Germany… it’s a whole bunch. It starts February 1st.
B: And how much?
A: Ten percent at first! Then it goes up to 25% in June if he doesn't get what he wants.
B: Wow. That’s… intense! He’s really going for it. He said something about a "deal" for Greenland?
A: Exactly! He’s saying the tariffs stay until they agree to sell him Greenland completely.
B: But…why did he say those countries are “dangerous” for visiting Greenland? That’s a bit dramatic, isn't it?
A: Right? He’s saying they're going there for secret reasons. It’s probably about some military exercises. But it's all very Trump!
B: So, this is his way of pressuring them, huh?
A: Yep! The news says he’s really pushing to take over Greenland now. It's pretty wild!
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Summary
Trump announced tariffs (10% to 25%) on Denmark & other European nations due to opposition to his Greenland acquisition plan. He claims their actions threaten global security. Tariffs remain until a Greenland deal is reached. #tariffs #Greenland
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260118_05/#summary
Date: Jan. 18, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-18
Created: 2026/01/18 08:40
Updated: 2026/01/18 12:14
Last Read: 2026/01/18 12:14