Eight European countries have a wall behind Greenland. They issued a joint statement

Eight European countries affected by US President Donald Trump's announcements about the introduction of new tariffs repeated their assurances of solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. A joint statement on this matter was issued on Sunday by Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

These countries – all NATO members – said they “stand in complete solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.”

“We are ready to enter into a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, which we firmly support,” the statement said.

European countries assessed that “Tariff threats undermine the transatlantic relationship and risk heading down a dangerous slippery slope.”

The communication assured the signatories' commitment to strengthening the Arctic in the common transatlantic interest. A reflection of this – as the eight countries argue – is their “Arctic Endurance” military exercises in Greenland. These maneuvers – as it was added – “do not pose a threat to anyone.”

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the imposition of tariffs of 10%. at eight European countries for their attitude towards his claims to Greenland. Tariffs are to increase to 25% in June. and remain in force until the US concludes an agreement to purchase the island, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark.

According to Trump, European countries “went to Greenland for unknown reasons,” which led to a “very dangerous situation for the safety, security and survival of our planet.”

From Paris Anna Wróbel (PAP)

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