Eight European countries expressed solidarity with Greenland and strongly criticized the U.S. tariff threat. These countries faced the threat of tariffs after opposing U.S. President Donald Trump's ambition to annex Greenland.
On the 18th, according to Reuters and AFP, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands said in a joint statement that they "stand in full solidarity with the people of Denmark and Greenland," conveying this message.
The countries added, "As members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), we will remain committed to strengthening shared transatlantic interests in Arctic security," and said, "The U.S. tariff threat weakens transatlantic relations and risks a dangerous vicious cycle. We will continue not only to remain united and coordinate our response but also to stay committed to defending our sovereignty."
A day earlier, President Trump said he would impose tariffs on the eight European countries that oppose the U.S. intention to annex Greenland—10% starting on the 1st of next month and 25% starting on June 1. As the United States even raised the possibility of military action while saying it would purchase Greenland, Denmark and these countries dispatched small numbers of troops to Greenland for joint training and other reasons.