Kochi: US President Donald Trump’s move to impose new taxes on eight US allies for Opposing US’ plan to takeover the autonomous Danish territory has intensified unity among those opposing US proposals, BBC reported.
Trump warned tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK in February if they opposed his takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
The countries have issued a joint statement, saying Trump’s plan risks a “dangerous downward spiral”.
Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations,” they said, reiterating that they “stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland”.
The countries said they are “committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest” as members of the NATO military alliance.
They said they were ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says “Europe won’t be blackmailed”.
Mette Frederiksen said she and other European leaders continue to weigh their response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
Trump insists Greenland is critical for US security and has not ruled out taking it by force.
Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, which would come into force on 1 February, but could later rise to 25% – and would last until a deal was reached.
“These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable,” he wrote, adding: “This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security and Survival of our Planet”.
NATO allies defy US on Greenland takeover
