"Macron immediately called the tariff threats unacceptable. He said they had no place in a context in which Europe was trying to defend Greenland, and in which Denmark was an EU member state, Nato member and signatory to the UN charter embodying international law. France is committed to the sovereignty and independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This guides our choices. It underpins our commitment to the United Nations and our charter, Macron said. It is for this reason that we support and will continue to support Ukraine, and that we have built a c"
"He was echoed by the Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, who warned the EU would not be blackmailed by the US president, who on Saturday announced 10% tariffs on eight European countries from 1 February, with a further 25% tariff from 1 June."
"This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland, Trump said."
Emmanuel Macron rejected Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs aimed at countries opposing his intentions regarding Greenland, calling the threats unacceptable and inconsistent with international law and alliances. Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson warned the EU would not be blackmailed. Trump announced 10% tariffs from 1 February and 25% from 1 June targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland. EU leaders said such tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. European leaders in Paraguay, gathered to sign a Mercosur trade deal, were surprised by the outburst. The European Parliament is likely to pause ratification of a US trade deal.
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