The special meeting was convened by the Cypriot presidency in connection with Trump's statement on Saturday regarding the imposition of tariffs on countries helping Greenland. Cyprus, which in January took over the six-month presidency of the EU Council, which brings together member states, is responsible for organizing and chairing the meeting of ambassadors of member states to the EU.
When will the meeting in Brussels take place?
Which countries are targeted by Donald Trump's threats?
Who called this emergency meeting?
What will be the format of the meeting?
Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs
The meeting will take place in the so-called restricted format, which means that instead of the full delegation, only ambassadors and possibly one advisor will participate, and the deliberations will be held behind closed doors. This format is adopted when politically sensitive or difficult topics are being discussed.
On Saturday, President Trump announced he would impose a 10% tax. tariffs on eight European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Great Britain, for sending small groups of soldiers to Greenland. They are to take part in the Danish-led Arctic Endurance exercises.
As Trump announced, 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.
