"What you need to know Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil says Europe won't be 'blackmailed' into ceding control of Greenland, vows 'united, clear response' EU leaders to meet on Thursday to discuss Trump's latest tariff threat over Greenland One option is a package of tariffs on93 billion ($108 billion) of US imports France reportedly pushing EU to activate its 'Anti-Coercion Instrument,' known as the 'trade bazooka' Trump tells Norway's PM that he's no longer only thinking of 'peace' after he didn't win the Nobel prize"
"Germany has vowed a "united" response from Europe after Donald Trump threatened tariffs on nations that oppose him over Greenland. NATO's Mark Rutte is set for talks with Danish and Greenland officials. Follow DW. Denmark and its allies are looking to boost their military presence in Greenland amid Trump's threatsImage: Danish Defence Command/UPI Photo/picture alliance Skip next section What you need to know Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil says Europe won't be 'blackmailed' into ceding control of Greenland, vows 'united, clear response'"
"The EU is considering the tariffs in response to Donald Trump's threats to impose levies on eight countries that have opposed the US president's aim of taking control of Greenland. Speaking to reporters in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos on the first day of the World Economic Forum, Bessent said, "I think it would be very unwise" when asked about the possibility of EU tariffs."
European governments, led by Germany, have pledged a united response and are weighing retaliatory measures after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs over opposition to US interest in Greenland. EU leaders will meet to discuss options including a proposed package of tariffs on93 billion ($108 billion) of US imports and possible activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument. NATO and Danish officials plan talks and increased military presence in Greenland. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned against EU retaliation at Davos while reiterating that the US considers Greenland a strategic asset.
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