EU to discuss Trump’s plan to impose tariffs related to Greenland
“Given the significance of recent developments and in order to further coordinate, I have decided to convene an extraordinary meeting of the European Council in the coming days,” Council President Antonio Costa wrote on the social media platform X.
Costa stated that EU member states, after consultations, “reconfirm our strong commitment” to unity, international law, territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. He also emphasized the importance of shared transatlantic interests in peace and security in the Arctic, particularly through NATO.
The Council reaffirmed that the proposed tariffs “would undermine transatlantic relations and are incompatible with the EU-US trade agreement,” while expressing readiness to resist coercion and continue constructive engagement with the US on mutual concerns, according to reports.
The emergency session follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the US would levy 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, increasing to 25% in June, unless Greenland is “completely and totally” purchased by the US.
European leaders quickly rejected the proposed tariffs and reaffirmed their support for Denmark. Earlier Sunday, the eight affected countries issued a joint statement condemning the US threat while reiterating their commitment to Arctic security and national sovereignty, as stated by reports.
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