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US President Donald Trump announced that he will impose additional tariffs of 10% from February 1. on products imported into the United States from Denmark and several European countries. He also indicated another key date, after which customs duties will be even higher.
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“If we want prosperity, we must open markets, not close them. We must create economic integration zones, not raise tariffs.” – said the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, during a press conference in Asuncion, Paraguay after the EU signed a trade agreement with Mercosur.
“The most important thing is to always defend international law, wherever it applies.” – he assessed.
Emmanuel Macron responds to Donald Trump's tariffs
The President of France also spoke on this matter. “We support and will support Ukraine and have formed a coalition of those willing to work for a solid and lasting peace to defend these principles and our security. Also in this regard, we have decided to join the exercises in Greenland decided by Denmark,” Emmanuel Macron wrote on Platform X.
“It's about security in the Arctic and on the borders of our Europe“- he added.
The French president noted in his entry that “no intimidation or threat can influence us, neither in Ukraine nor in Greenland“. He assessed that “threats regarding tariffs are unacceptable” and added that “if confirmed, then Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated way“.
Germany will respond to Donald Trump
The spokesman for the German government, Stefan Kornelius, stated on Saturday that Germany, together with its European partners, will respond “in due time” to US President Donald Trump's threats regarding the imposition of tariffs on countries supporting Greenland.
“The federal government has taken note of the US President's position. It remains in close coordination with European partners. Together, we will decide on appropriate responses in due time,” Kornelius said.
Donald Trump's tariffs. Britain says it's a mistake
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday called it “completely wrong” to impose tariffs on NATO security allies.
He added that the UK would seek to clarify this directly with the US administration.
As pointed out by Reuters, the British Prime Minister emphasized that the future of Greenland should be decided by herself and Denmark.
“We have made clear that Arctic security is a concern for all NATO and that all allies must do more together to respond to the Russian threat in various parts of the Arctic,” Starmer said.
Denmark comments on Donald Trump's threats
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called a “surprise” US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on European countries supporting Greenland. He assured that he was in contact with the EU.
“The purpose of increasing the military presence (of Denmark and other European countries – editor's note), to which the president refers, is precisely to increase security in the Arctic,” emphasized Rasmussen, quoted by the Danish Ritzau agency.
Donald Trump announces higher tariffs in Europe. Norway responds
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide believes that a possible US imposition of tariffs on European countries in the context of security in the Arctic is inappropriate. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, he emphasized that Oslo consistently supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, of which Greenland is a part.
“There is broad agreement within NATO on the need to strengthen security in the Arctic, including in Greenland. Trade issues, including customs duties, should not be combined with or used in this context with security issues“Eide stated.
He noted that Norway's position on this matter has been clear and known for years.
“Greenland remains an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports Copenhagen. This is a line also shared by the other Nordic countries, many European countries and Canada,” Eide emphasized.
The head of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs positively assessed the results of the last meeting of representatives of Denmark and the United States. “The decision to establish a joint working group gives hope for further dialogue and reducing tensions around Greenland,” he said.
Donald Trump reaches for tariffs. Sweden comments
We will not be blackmailed – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Saturday, referring to US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on countries supporting Greenland.
“I will always defend my country (Sweden) and our neighboring allies,” Kristersson emphasized on Platform X. He added that the Swedish government “is currently in intensive talks with other EU countries, Norway and the UK to respond together.”
