US Edition'A Head-Spinning Day of Crisis Meetings All over Europe' as Trump Reiterates Push for Greenland
EU ambassadors respond to US tariff threats tied to Greenland purchase with calls for unity and warn of a potential downward spiral in transatlantic trade relations.
- On Saturday, Cyprus, holder of the six-month rotating EU presidency, called an emergency meeting of ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries set to start at 4pm GMT.
- Trump threatened tariffs of up to 25% on European nations until Greenland, a Danish territory, is sold to the US, prompting a diplomatic scramble across European capitals.
- European capitals issued coordinated criticism as troops took part in Arctic exercises, with France, Germany, the UK, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden condemning Washington's remarks and German Bundeswehr personnel departing Nuuk, Greenland on January 18, 2026.
- The EU executive said on Monday it wanted to engage with the US, but was ready to act, and Olof Gill warned `Our priority is to engage, not escalate,` while adding `Should the threatened tariffs be imposed, the European Union has tools at its disposal and is prepared to respond.`
- European countries warned the dispute risks a 'dangerous downward spiral' and said tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations, pledging to `stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland`.
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'A head-spinning day of crisis meetings all over Europe' as Trump reiterates push for Greenland
The EU said on Monday it wanted to engage with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries in the standoff over Greenland, but was ready to act if needed. FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating says that 'there are signs of split between European leaders as the reality sets in'.
Germany Vows United European Front to Counter Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats
Germany has called for a united European front in response to recent tariff threats issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Greenland. As tensions rise over potential trade disruptions linked to the disputed Arctic territory, German officials emphasized the need for coordinated measures among European Union member states to safeguard economic interests and maintain [...]
EU summit wants to decide on countermeasures at the end of the week, British Prime Minister wants to negotiate with the US in peace
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