The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has imposed tariffs on eight allied countries over disagreements related to Greenland, prompting strong reactions from European leaders.

The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, called the move a "complete mistake," while French President Emmanuel Macron described it as lacking "acceptability."

Trump has announced a 10 percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, effective next month, coinciding with the European Union’s operational cycle.

Reports indicate the tariffs could rise to 25 percent if a settlement over Greenland is not reached. Trump has described Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, as critical to U.S. national security and suggested the island could serve potential military purposes.

In response, the European Union has convened an urgent meeting on Sunday to discuss the implications of the U.S. action. The move has sparked peaceful protests among residents of Denmark and Greenland, whose combined population of around 60,000 inhabits the sparsely populated island. Strategically located between North America and the Arctic, Greenland has been a focus of geopolitical interest due to its unique geography and resources.