'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
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Key Points:
- Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and other European leaders have condemned US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, emphasizing that Europe will not be blackmailed and affirming their commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 10-25% on eight US allies, including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK, starting February 1 if they oppose his proposed takeover of Greenland, citing its strategic importance for US security.
- The threatened countries issued a joint statement warning that Trump's tariff threats risk a dangerous downward spiral and undermine transatlantic relations, while reaffirming their commitment to Arctic security through NATO cooperation.
- UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and
