US EditionEurope Warns of ‘Downward Spiral’ After Trump’s Threat
Eight European countries condemned Trump’s 10% tariff threat over Greenland, warning it risks legal, security, and diplomatic fallout, and damages transatlantic cooperation.
- On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a 10% tariff targeting the eight European countries opposing American control of Greenland, prompting a strong joint rebuke nearly 24 hours later.
- In recent months European leaders had mostly opted for diplomacy, but Trump framed the tariffs as leverage to force talks over Greenland's status, citing its role in U.S. national security.
- Denmark and its allies issued a joint statement Sunday affirming solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland, saying troops sent to Greenland for operation Arctic Endurance pose no threat.
- Allies warned the move risks undermining transatlantic relations and causing a dangerous downward spiral, while officials cautioned tariffs could make Europe and the U.S. poorer and benefit China and Russia.
- The announcement drew political blowback, including from populist allies, with Jordan Bardella urging the EU to suspend last year's tariff deal and Italy's right-wing premier, Giorgia Meloni, calling the tariffs a mistake after speaking with Trump.
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Europe stands firm against Trump's push for Greenland
President Trump ramped up the pressure, threatening new tariffs on NATO allies if they don't allow the U.S. to acquire Greenland. European leaders met to coordinate a response as they work to resolve the crisis sparked by Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Charles Kupchan, the senior director for European affairs on the National Security Council during the Obama administration.
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