Young people with placards reading "Greenland is not for sale!"
US President Donald Trump escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved.- AFP
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Firstpost18-01-2026, 01:09

Macron Calls Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Unacceptable, Vows European Unity

  • French President Emmanuel Macron condemned US President Donald Trump's potential tariff threats over Greenland as "unacceptable."
  • Macron stated that Europe would respond in a united and coordinated way if the tariffs were implemented, emphasizing that "No intimidation or threat will sway us."
  • Trump escalated his demands, threatening up to 25 percent tariffs on several European nations unless his proposed acquisition of Greenland is realized.
  • The dispute highlights growing tensions between Washington and European allies over strategic and economic interests in the Arctic region.
  • Trump's threats, posted on Truth Social, detail a 10% tariff from February 1, increasing to 25% by June 1, 2026, for countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland until a deal for Greenland is reached.

Why It Matters: Macron rejects Trump's Greenland tariff threats, asserting European unity and a coordinated response.

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