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Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on UK, Denmark over Greenland

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9 months ago

January 18, 2026

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Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on European countries including UK and Denmark over opposition to US Greenland takeover, rising to 25% in June

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday announced new 10 per cent tariffs on the United Kingdom, Denmark, and several other European countries over their opposition to a potential US takeover of Greenland.

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Trump revealed the measures in a post on Truth Social, stating that tariffs would take effect from February 1, 2026, on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, with plans to increase the levies to 25 per cent from June 1 until a deal on Greenland is finalised.

“On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25 per cent. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland,” Trump wrote, according to The Independent UK.

The tariffs are aimed at European countries that recently deployed troops to Greenland, a mineral-rich territory at the gateway to the Arctic with a population of approximately 57,000.

Trump warned that these nations have “put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable” and described the measures as necessary to “protect Global Peace and Security.”

The announcement escalates tensions within NATO, targeting Denmark, a fellow alliance member, and other partners with which the US maintains critical defence and trade ties.

Since returning to the presidency, Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs on goods from multiple trading partners, citing unfair trade practices and using the levies as leverage to address US geopolitical and economic concerns.

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Analysts warn that the move could provoke unprecedented friction within transatlantic relations, affecting trade, diplomacy, and strategic cooperation across the North Atlantic region.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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2 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.