U-Freight calls for stability amid Greenland trade tensions

U-Freight is urging a measured and pragmatic response to rising geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland, warning that escalation could undermine transatlantic supply chains and add inflationary pressure at a time when global trade is showing early signs of recovery.

With a long-established footprint in the transatlantic trade, U-Freight is closely monitoring developments following announcements from the United States linking potential trade tariffs to its position on Greenland. Any move towards punitive measures risks unsettling already fragile logistics networks and increasing costs for shippers and consumers alike.

The proposed tariffs would apply to imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, with an initial rate of 10% due to take effect from 1 February. US President Donald Trump has indicated that the tariff level could rise to 25% should negotiations fail to reach a resolution.

For businesses trading across the Atlantic, such measures would introduce renewed uncertainty into supply chains that are only now recovering from the disruptions of recent years. The USA remains the largest single-country trading partner for many of the eight countries threatened with additional tariffs, with thousands of  companies exporting goods to the American market — many of them reliant on efficient air and ocean freight services to remain competitive.

U-Freight believes that tariff threats rarely achieve their objectives without collateral damage. Increased duties ultimately flow through supply chains, driving up landed costs and placing additional strain on margins that are already under pressure. In most cases, it is end customers who bear the final cost.

The company stresses the importance of predictable, rules-based trade and constructive dialogue to safeguard international commerce. A calm, de-escalatory approach is essential to maintaining the smooth movement of goods, protecting investment and avoiding unnecessary disruption for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

U-Freight continues to support customers with cost-effective, reliable transatlantic airfreight and ocean freight solutions, helping them navigate complex trading conditions and maintain continuity in their supply chains.

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