Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has said Europe will not be intimidated by tariff threats linked to US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
Reacting to President Trump’s plan to impose new import levies on eight allied countries opposing the proposal, Frederiksen said Europe sought cooperation, not conflict, but would stand firm on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a joint statement, Denmark, the UK and six other European nations warned that the threatened tariffs could undermine transatlantic relations and trigger a dangerous downward spiral, while reaffirming solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.
President Trump had announced plans to impose a 10 per cent tariff from February 1 on goods from Denmark, the UK and several European countries, with a possible increase to 25 per cent by June, insisting the measures would remain until a deal was reached on Greenland.
European leaders and NATO officials rejected the stance, stressing that Arctic security should be pursued through cooperation within the alliance.
Several leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, said using economic pressure against allies was wrong and that respect for sovereignty remained non-negotiable, as protests against President Trump’s remarks continued in Denmark and Greenland.