EU ambassadors summoned for emergency talks after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland - Europe live
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
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Following Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European countries linked to a NATO exercise on Greenland, EU ambassadors convened an emergency meeting in Brussels on Sunday. Trump's threat involves a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Great Britain, effective February 1st. The Dutch foreign minister called Trump's actions "blackmail," while a German association called for an "anti-coercion" response. A French minister stated that the US also stands to lose from the tariffs and deemed any US takeover of Greenland "unacceptable." The EU is considering its response, acknowledging the potential for a damaging escalation.
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AI-ExtractedDenmark’s foreign minister is to visit fellow Nato members Norway, the UK and Sweden.
An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called in Brussels for Sunday afternoon.
Additional 10% import tariffs would take effect on 1 February on goods from several European countries.
Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on European allies until they agree to sell Greenland to the United States.
The Greenland mission was intended to show the US Europe’s willingness to help defend Greenland.
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