The EU foreign policy chief added that if Greenland's security is at risk, this issue should be resolved within NATO. She said tariffs could impoverish Europe and the United States and undermine our common prosperity.
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“We also cannot allow this dispute to distract us from our fundamental task of helping end Russia's war against Ukraine,” Kallas wrote.
Donald Trump threatens tariffs. This is how he wants to punish Greenland for helping him
On Saturday, President Trump announced that he would impose 10 percent tariffs on eight European countries — Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom — starting February 1, 2026, over their stance on his claims to Greenland. These countries have sent small groups of soldiers to Greenland to take part in the Danish-led Arctic Endurance exercises.
The tariffs announced by Trump are to increase to 25 percent in June. and remain in force until the US concludes an agreement to purchase the island, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
