Why are we writing about this?
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.
The American leader wrote on the Truth Social social media platform that on February 1 he would impose 10 percent tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom.
What tariffs has Donald Trump announced?
Which countries will be subject to tariffs?
What did Kirill Dmitriev write?
When will the meeting of Member States' ambassadors to the EU take place?
What is the reaction of European leaders?
Tariffs would weaken transatlantic relations and risk entering a dangerous slippery slope, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa wrote in a joint statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on countries supporting Greenland.
An extraordinary meeting of ambassadors of member states to the EU will be held in Brussels on Sunday afternoon, the Cypriot presidency announced on Saturday evening. The meeting will be secret and will concern US President Donald Trump's threats regarding punitive tariffs.
Russia's reaction. What did Kirill Dmitriev write?
The envoy of the President of Russia, Kirill Dmitriev, also commented on the matter and mocked the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
“Dear Ursula 'Pfizer' von der Leyen, don't provoke Daddy! Take back the 13 soldiers sent to Greenland,” Dmitriev wrote on X, adding that the US may raise customs duties by 1%. for each European soldier stationed on the island.
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