EU Cautions Against Trade Escalation Over Greenland
European Union leaders have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on European countries over their opposition to his stance on Greenland, warning that such measures risk a **“dangerous downward spiral” in transatlantic relations.
Tariff Threat Sparks Diplomatic Concern
Trump has said he will impose 10 % tariffs on imports from several European nations that opposed his Greenland policy, a move that could rise to 25 % later this year if no resolution is reached. EU officials described the threat as harmful to long-standing economic ties and unity between Europe and the United States.
European Response and Unity
Leaders of the 27-member bloc have said tariffs could hurt economic cooperation and distract from shared priorities such as regional security and ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. They emphasised that issues among allies should be resolved through dialogue and within existing frameworks like NATO, rather than by economic pressure.
EU foreign policy chiefs have called for coordinated action and an emergency meeting of ambassadors to craft a collective response to the US tariff threat, stressing respect for sovereignty and mutual prosperity.
Wider Impact
European governments reacted strongly, with several calling the tariff threat unacceptable and warning it could damage both the transatlantic alliance and market stability. The dispute highlights tensions over Arctic geopolitics and the role of economic tools in diplomatic conflicts.
