Summary
European Union leaders have criticized President Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs related to Greenland, calling it a mistake and questioning the impact on US-EU relations. Greenland, a territory of Denmark, is at the center of the issue, with leaders stressing respect for international law. The EU is considering retaliatory measures against these proposed tariffs.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump plans to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries over Greenland issues.
- EU leaders see this as a mistake and a challenge to US-EU relations.
- Greenland is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, and its Prime Minister emphasizes international law and territorial integrity.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stresses that agreements should be honored.
- The EU considers potential countermeasures, such as its anti-coercion instrument.
- French President Emmanuel Macron warns this might prompt the EU to use its anti-coercion tool against the US.
- Danish PM insists on cooperation rather than conflict with the US.
