EU Slams Trump's Greenland Tariffs: 'Will Not Be Intimidated by Threats'

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News18•18-01-2026, 07:04
EU Slams Trump's Greenland Tariffs: 'Will Not Be Intimidated by Threats'
- •US President Donald Trump proposed buying Greenland, then threatened 10% tariffs on European countries obstructing his 'Mission Greenland', escalating to 25% if the deal fails.
- •European leaders, including Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, French President Emmanuel Macron, British PM Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, strongly condemned Trump's threats, emphasizing sovereignty and international law.
- •Macron stated Europe would not be intimidated by threats, linking Greenland's security to Arctic and European borders, while Starmer criticized tariffs on NATO allies.
- •The EU stands firmly with Denmark and Greenland, asserting that territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles, warning tariffs would weaken transatlantic relations.
- •Denmark and Greenland have rejected the US acquisition, with Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen stating they would stand with Denmark, NATO, and the EU if forced to choose.
Why It Matters: Europe unitedly rejects Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, asserting sovereignty and international law.
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