‘Make America Go Away’: Protests erupt in Greenland after Trump threatens tariffs on Europe

Protests erupted Saturday in Nuuk, the capital city of Greenland, as demonstrators push back against President Donald Trump’s renewed bid to acquire Greenland, chanting that the Arctic island is “not for sale” and insisting that Greenlanders should determine their own future.

The demonstrations followed Trump’s announcement that he would impose new tariffs on several European countries unless a deal is reached for the U.S. purchase of Greenland. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said Denmark and other European nations would face a 10% tariff beginning Feb. 1, with the rate increasing to 25% on June 1 if negotiations fail.

‘This is our home.’

Trump framed the situation as a global security concern while outlining the tariffs.

“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and