Copenhagen: The dispute over the US decision to impose tariffs on European countries for not supporting its stance on Greenland has deepened. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called it an attempt by US President Donald Trump to threaten Europe. Mette said that Europe will not be blackmailed in this way. Only the people living in Greenland have the right to decide its future, and their right will be protected.
Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK. Donald Trump said that these countries oppose the US plan to acquire Greenland. Therefore, new taxes will be imposed on these countries from February 1st. Anger is being seen in Europe over Trump's decision to impose tariffs.
We stand strong: Mette
Mette Frederiksen wrote in a social media post, "We want to cooperate. We don't want conflict. I am pleased with the messages I am constantly receiving from the rest of the continent and can say that Europe will not be blackmailed. It is even more important that we stand firm on the fundamental values that have created the European community."
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said that Trump's behavior poses a threat to the world order and the future of the NATO military alliance. Following a meeting of European Union ambassadors in Brussels on Sunday, the European Council said it would convene a summit of EU leaders in the coming days. European Countries Warn Trump
European leaders have strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to acquire Greenland. In a joint statement, Britain, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden warned that Trump's threats are directly endangering transatlantic relations.
Greenland is a territory with a population of approximately 57,000. The island has had self-governance since 1979, but defense and foreign policy remain under the control of Denmark. Donald Trump claims that US control of Greenland is necessary because it is crucial for American security. Denmark, however, has stated that an attack on Greenland would mean the collapse of the NATO alliance.
