Trump’s Greenland policy sparks Danish boycott of US products
US President Donald Trump’s favorite drink has come under boycott in Denmark (Photo: Getty Images)
Mobile apps that help consumers identify and avoid US products are gaining popularity in Denmark amid tensions over US policy toward Greenland, Bloomberg reports.
According to the outlet, apps such as UdenUSA (Without the US) and Made O’Meter have surged in the App Store and Google Play rankings in Denmark. The apps allow users to scan product barcodes and view information about their origins, with American goods flagged to discourage consumers from buying them.
For example, Diet Coke - US President Donald Trump’s favorite drink - is marked with a red cross in one of the apps, while well-known beverages from France or Australia are shown with a green check mark.
As a result, UdenUSA topped the list of free apps in the Danish App Store, even surpassing AI chatbots. The app was created by 21-year-old programmer Jonas Pipper and a friend, who explained that the project is not directly intended to call for a boycott but aims to give consumers transparency in choosing products.
According to media estimates, the rise of such apps is partly a reaction to Trump’s comments about a potential purchase of Greenland.
Experts note that boycotting American products in supermarkets is unlikely to have a significant economic impact on the US, given the small share of US imports. However, the initiative reflects growing tension among Danish citizens and their desire to express protest in this way.
Trump sets sights on Greenland and wants to buy the island
As is well known, Greenland, an autonomous territory within Denmark, is opposed to joining the US - a plan desired by American President Donald Trump. His intentions have sparked outrage among residents of both countries and other EU states.
Amid this tension, Washington has devised another strategy to acquire the island: offering Greenlanders $1 million each in exchange for agreeing to join the US.
Trump justifies his desire to control Greenland by citing its strategic location, surrounded by Chinese and Russian submarines and ships, which he claims poses a national security threat to the US, as the island is ideally positioned for a potential attack.
In Europe, plans are being considered to counter Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland. One scenario suggests that the US president may shift his focus elsewhere, supporting the idea that Trump’s threats are primarily intended to extract concessions from Denmark and the EU.
