EU Condemns Trump’s Tariff Push Linked to Greenland and Arctic Tensions
The European Union has called an urgent meeting in Brussels following President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Denmark and seven other EU nations. The move, tied to Denmark's refusal to sell Greenland, has sparked outrage among EU leaders who argue that NATO partners should not be targeted with trade barriers.
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, criticized the tariffs as counterproductive to Arctic security, stating unequivocally that Greenland is not for sale. Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission, warned that such actions weaken the transatlantic alliance, potentially benefiting adversaries like China and Russia.
US lawmakers have also voiced concerns, suggesting the tariffs could raise costs for American consumers and harm the domestic economy. The EU is now reassessing its trade relationship with the US, signaling a potential escalation in transatlantic tensions.
