Trump's Tariff Threat on Greenland Backfires: EU Unleashes 'Trade Bazooka'

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News18•19-01-2026, 08:08
Trump's Tariff Threat on Greenland Backfires: EU Unleashes 'Trade Bazooka'
- •US President Donald Trump's aggressive policy on Greenland and tariff threats have united Europe unprecedentedly.
- •Trump threatened a 10% tariff on European goods from February 1, increasing to 25% from June 1, if the US is not allowed to buy Greenland.
- •Eight European countries issued a joint statement, calling Trump's threats dictatorial and blackmail, undermining transatlantic relations.
- •The European Union held an emergency meeting in Brussels and is considering retaliatory tariffs of up to 93 billion euros on US goods.
- •France is leading the charge, advocating for Europe's 'trade bazooka' which includes retaliatory duties and restrictions on American companies.
Why It Matters: Trump's tariff threats over Greenland have united Europe, leading to potential retaliatory 'trade bazooka' measures.
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