Danish Apps Surge to Identify and Boycott US Products Amid Greenland Crisis

Mobile app developers say they've seen a spike in interest as tensions rise between Denmark and the US over Greenland.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Mobile app developers in Denmark say they have seen a surge in interest for their apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American products, as tensions rise between Denmark and the United States over the future of Greenland.

Why it matters

The Greenland crisis has reignited longstanding tensions between Denmark and the US, with Denmark rejecting President Trump's offer to purchase the autonomous territory. This has led to a growing anti-American sentiment in Denmark, with some consumers looking to avoid US-made goods.

The details

The apps, which allow users to scan product barcodes and see if the item is made in the US, have seen a spike in downloads as Danes look to support their country in the dispute. Developers say the apps provide an easy way for consumers to make informed choices about what they buy.

  • The Greenland crisis began in 2019 when President Trump expressed interest in purchasing the autonomous territory from Denmark.
  • In 2020, Denmark firmly rejected the US offer, leading to a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

The players

Denmark

A Nordic country that has governed Greenland as an autonomous territory since 1979.

United States

The world's largest economy, which has sought to expand its influence in the Arctic region, including through attempts to purchase Greenland.

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What they’re saying

“Consumers are really looking for ways to support Denmark in this dispute, and our apps give them an easy way to do that by avoiding American products.”

— Mads Petersen, Co-founder, BoycottUSA app (Danish tech blog)

What’s next

As the Greenland crisis continues, it remains to be seen whether the surge in anti-American sentiment in Denmark will lead to lasting changes in consumer behavior and trade relations between the two countries.

The takeaway

The Greenland dispute has highlighted the growing geopolitical tensions between Denmark and the US, with Danish consumers increasingly looking for ways to show their support for their country through boycotts of American products.