How is Europe reacting to Greenland tariffs?
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European leaders and citizens strongly condemn Trump's Greenland tariff threats, calling them blackmail, intimidation, and inappropriate. The EU considers retaliatory measures, while protests erupt across Europe and Greenland. European leaders emphasize unity, NATO security, and Greenland's sovereignty, with some proposing boycotts and legal challenges. U.S. lawmakers also express bipartisan opposition.
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EU countries held an emergency meeting in Brussels, releasing a statement that tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Denmark and other European allies assert Greenland is not for sale and Europe will not be blackmailed.
European officials describe the use of trade tariffs as blackmail, calling it inappropriate and unnecessary. The EU is considering retaliatory measures, such as excluding the US from public tenders and imposing trade restrictions. Some officials suggest boycotting the upcoming World Cup in North America.
European leaders warn the tariffs could trigger a dangerous downward spiral if implemented. The EU's foreign policy chief and members of the British parliament criticized the move, emphasizing the importance of addressing security issues within NATO and maintaining allied unity.
European leaders responded angrily; Kia Starmer called the tariffs 'completely wrong,' and President Macron stated, 'no intimidation or threat will influence us.' Some European citizens described Trump as 'arrogant' and a 'bully.'
Europe is pushing back: French President Macron committed French troops to Greenland as Operation Arctic Endurance begins, with eight European allies patrolling Greenland's Arctic lands, waters, and skies. The UK called the tariffs 'completely wrong,' France labeled them 'intimidation,' and Sweden called it 'blackmail.'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns US tariff threats on allies for pursuing NATO security, calling it 'completely wrong.' European Council President Antonio Costa states the EU will defend international law and is coordinating a joint response to the new US tariff threats.
European leaders are also pushing back; French President Macron visited Greenland as Operation Arctic Endurance began, with Danish troops joined by France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands patrolling Greenland's Arctic territory, prompting a war of words from Washington.