Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

Hopefully the supreme court comes to its senses and realize that if they don't stop the madness now, the American people are going back to king rule, and their legacy as well as survival of their institution has one big question mark on it.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by jonathanstrange » Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

A badge of honor. Although it's good to be cautious about retaliatory measures, it is perhaps time to think about imposing a digital services tax.

That being said, it's quite weird that these tariffs are imposed only on some EU countries (plus UK). How could that possibly work? EU companies can just export goods via other EU countries.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by shlip » Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

We will soon discover if the EU actually as a spine or is just a bendover for the US...(My money is on the latter, and I'm from EU)

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by lousken » Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

I am wondering why Trump seems so eager to turn America back into a 19th-century. Slavery next on his agenda?

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by deaux » Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC

This is great news, though a higher percentage would be welcome. The sooner Europe rips off the bandaid, the better.