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Danish officials react to tariff threat: We will not ‘bow down’ to Trump’s ‘bullying tactics’
President Trump announced tariffs starting at 10% rising to 25% to pressure nations opposing U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, citing Arctic security concerns against Russia and China.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump threatened tariffs via Truth Social, stating they would start February 1 and rise to 25% on June 1 until a Greenland deal is reached.
- European leaders pushed back, defending Greenland's self-determination as a self-governing territory within Denmark and deployed allied forces to strengthen Arctic security.
- Ulf Kristersson rejected 'blackmail' and stated 'Only Denmark and Greenland decide on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland,' while Kaja Kallas warned `China and Russia must be having a field day`.
- Officials warned the dispute risks fracturing NATO cohesion, with Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, and Sir Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, condemning tariffs on allies.
- Tariff warnings highlight risks to European and U.S. prosperity as European leaders said they would respond in a united, coordinated manner should measures be confirmed.
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