Denmark Vows to Continue Greenland Talks with US Amid Trump's Tariff Threat

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News18•19-01-2026, 07:13
Denmark Vows to Continue Greenland Talks with US Amid Trump's Tariff Threat
- •Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed Denmark will continue diplomatic engagement with the US regarding Greenland, despite Donald Trump's tariff threats.
- •A new agreement has been reached to establish a working group between Denmark, Greenland, and the US for constructive dialogue.
- •EU ambassadors broadly agreed to step up efforts to dissuade Trump from imposing tariffs and prepare countermeasures if levies are enacted.
- •Trump threatened escalating tariffs on EU countries, including Denmark, if the US is not permitted to purchase Greenland, an ultimatum condemned as blackmail.
- •Eight European countries, including the UK, Germany, and France, issued a joint statement warning that tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations.
Why It Matters: Denmark remains committed to diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland despite tariff threats and EU condemnation.
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