Europe pushes back against Trump’s Greenland tariff threat
European leaders have criticised Donald Trump for threatening tariffs over their refusal to cede Greenland to the United States. Several countries, including Denmark, have stated they are united against the proposed tariffs. The European Union has called an extraordinary meeting to address the issue, and some leaders are considering activating new trade defense measures. Protests have taken place in both Greenland and Denmark, rejecting the idea of US control over the Arctic island.
What we know
- Donald Trump threatened tariffs of up to 25 per cent on European countries unless Greenland is ceded to the US.
- Denmark and its European NATO allies recently sent military personnel to Greenland for an exercise, with the US also invited.
- Thousands protested in Greenland and Denmark against US control, with slogans opposing Trump’s plans.
- The European Union is considering activating an “anti-coercion instrument” to counter US tariff threats.
- European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, and Keir Starmer, have publicly criticised the tariff threats and warned of the risks of a trade war.
