Danish Apps Gain Popularity to Identify and Boycott U.S. Products

The Greenland crisis has fueled increased interest in apps that help shoppers avoid American goods.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Mobile app developers in Denmark say they have seen a surge of interest in their apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. products, as the ongoing crisis in Greenland has strained relations between Denmark and the United States.

Why it matters

The Greenland crisis, which involves a dispute over the island's natural resources and political autonomy, has led to increased anti-American sentiment in Denmark. These apps reflect growing consumer activism as Danes seek to use their purchasing power to apply economic pressure on the U.S.

The details

The apps, which allow users to scan product barcodes and see if the item is made in the U.S., have seen a spike in downloads in recent months. Developers say the apps provide an easy way for Danes to avoid American brands and support local or European alternatives instead.

  • The Greenland crisis has been ongoing since 2024.
  • App downloads have increased significantly in the past 6 months.

The players

Denmark

A Scandinavian country that has a political and economic dispute with the United States over the status of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

United States

A global superpower that has clashed with Denmark over the control and development of Greenland's natural resources.

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What they’re saying

“Consumers are looking for ways to take a stand and avoid American products as a form of protest.”

— Mads Petersen, App developer (Danish news outlet)

What’s next

The dispute over Greenland's future is expected to continue, potentially leading to further economic and political tensions between Denmark and the U.S.

The takeaway

This trend reflects how geopolitical conflicts can influence consumer behavior, as Danes seek to use their purchasing power to express political views and apply economic pressure on the United States.