Countries threatened by Donald Trump’s tariffs for not backing the US President on Greenland have issued a statement.
The joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK said: “We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland.
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
“We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.
“As members of Nato, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest.
“The pre-coordinated Danish exercise ‘Arctic Endurance’ conducted with allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.”
The US President vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland.
Mr Trump announced his plans in a lengthy post to his Truth Social yesterday.
The European nations have issued a statement following Mr Trump’s demands
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REUTERSHe said 10 per cent tariffs would come into effect on February 1 for the European countries that jointly issued the statement.
The post read: “Starting on February 1, 2026, all of the above mentioned countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10 per cent tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America.
“On June 1, 2026, the tariff will be increased to 25 per cent.
“This tariff will be due and payable until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland.”
Nato allies said they ‘are committed to strengthening Arctic security’
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PAThe President has repeatedly said Greenland is vital to US security due to its strategic location and large mineral deposits, and has not ruled out using force to take it.
Greenland and Denmark have said the island is not for sale.
Mr Trump accused Britain of playing a “very dangerous game” following the European nations’ move of sending military personnel to the island at Denmark’s request.
“Nobody will touch this sacred piece of land, especially since the national security of the United States, and the world at large, is at stake,” the Truth Social post added.
Sir Keir Starmer previously said the future of Greenland is up to its people and Denmark
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PASir Keir Starmer previously stated that the future of Greenland should be determined solely by the residents of Greenland and Denmark.
The Prime Minister conveyed his stance on Greenland to Mr Trump during a phone call earlier this month, which was described as friendly and positive.
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