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The conflict between America and Europe regarding Greenland has now come to the fore. US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs against European countries for not supporting the US proposal to take control of Greenland has further deepened political tensions. There is a sharp reaction in Europe regarding this step.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has taken a tough stance on Trump’s decision, calling it an attempt to intimidate and blackmail Europe. He clearly said that Europe is not going to come under any kind of pressure. Frederiksen said bluntly, ‘Only the people of Greenland have the right to decide on the future of Greenland and Denmark will strongly defend this right.’
Announcement of imposing new tariffs
Donald Trump has announced to impose new tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Britain. Trump claims that these countries are opposing America’s proposal to take control over Greenland, hence additional taxes will be imposed on them from February 1. After this announcement, an atmosphere of anger and dissatisfaction has been created throughout Europe.
Danish Prime Minister’s statement
Denmark’s Prime Minister said in a statement on social media that Europe wants cooperation, not conflict. He wrote that the messages being received from all over Europe make it clear that European countries will not succumb to any kind of threat or blackmail. He also said that it is extremely important at this time to protect the values on which the European community is based.
Concern over Trump’s attitude
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loke Rasmussen has also expressed concern over Trump’s attitude. According to him, such policies not only weaken the global order but also pose a threat to the future of military alliances like NATO. He warned that putting pressure on allied countries could harm Western unity.
will be discussed in a special summit
Meanwhile, the European Council has indicated that a special summit of European leaders may be called in the coming days. After the meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels, it has been indicated that a collective strategy can be decided on the issue of Greenland and US tariffs.
Strong condemnation of Trump’s tariff threats
Britain, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Trump’s tariff threats. These countries say that such steps are directly endangering transatlantic relations and weakening mutual trust.
Danish control
Greenland is an island with a population of about 57 thousand, which has had the status of self-rule since 1979. However, its defense and foreign policy are still under the control of Denmark. Donald Trump says that America’s control over Greenland is necessary for its national security, while Denmark believes that any kind of pressure or intervention could break the unity of the NATO alliance.
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