Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Europe Pushes Back as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland
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Europe Pushes Back as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Europe will not be blackmailed after Donald Trump threatened tariffs over Greenland. Trump warned he would impose new taxes on eight US allies if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing Greenland is vital to American security. He has even refused to rule out using force — a move that has triggered sharp backlash across Europe. In a rare show of unity, Denmark, France, Germany, the UK and five other European countries issued a joint statement, warning the tariff threats risk a "dangerous downward spiral" in transatlantic relations. They stressed support for Denmark and Greenland, and reaffirmed sovereignty as a core principle of international law. Frederiksen said Europe wants cooperation, not conflict — but will stand firm. As tensions rise, the dispute is set to dominate discussions at this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, with Arctic security now a flashpoint between allies.
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Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Greenland tariffs threat,Europe backlash,Mette Frederiksen,Denmark prime minister,Greenland sovereignty,US allies,transatlantic tensions,Arctic security,World Economic Forum Davos,international law,tariff dispute
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