Danish PM Says Europe Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that Europe will not be blackmailed after the United States threatened tariffs on several European countries over their stance on Greenland. She made the remark as European leaders discussed a coordinated response to the U.S. pressure.
U.S. Tariff Threat and European Reaction
The United States has announced plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs from February 1, rising to 25 per cent by June, on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland unless a diplomatic agreement is reached regarding Greenland. European leaders have strongly rejected the tariff threat and expressed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, stressing respect for national sovereignty and international law.
Calls for Unity and Dialogue
Frederiksen said Europe must stand firm on its values and not yield to coercive economic measures. Other European governments have echoed her stance, saying punitive tariffs could harm transatlantic ties. Discussions are ongoing among EU members about possible counter-measures and sustaining diplomatic engagement to ease tensions.
