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European Union Ambassadors will hold emergency meeting on Sunday following U.S. president’s appointment Donald Trump Vows to impose escalating tariffs on European allies unless U.S. purchases are allowed Greenland.
Cyprus, which currently holds the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union, announced on Saturday night that it had convened emergency talks. diplomat said the meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
Trump said in an article published in Truth Social on Saturday 10% tariff will take effect on February 1 DenmarkNorway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland.
Trump said those tariffs will increase to 25% on June 1 and will last until a deal is reached on the U.S. purchase of Greenland.
british prime minister Sir Keir Starmer lash out Donald Trump“totally wrong” threaten Tariffs imposed on several European countries nation They oppose US control Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron called the tariffs “unacceptable” and added: “No intimidation or threats will affect us, neither in Ukraine nor in Greenland.”
Sweden’s prime minister said Sweden is negotiating with Britain and other European countries over Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Ulf Kristersson wrote on social media: “We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed.
“Only Denmark and Greenland can decide questions about Denmark and Greenland.
“I will always support my country and our allies. This is an EU issue that affects many more countries than the ones being singled out now.
“Sweden is currently in in-depth discussions with other EU countries, Norway and the UK to develop a coordinated response.”
Thousands of people took to the streets in Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest. exist copenhagen, demonstrators As they walked toward the U.S. Embassy, they chanted “Greenland is not for sale” and carried slogans such as “No means no” and “Free Greenland” alongside the territory’s red and white flag. Some wore red baseball caps, mimicking the “Make America Great Again” hats worn by Trump supporters, but with “Keep America Away” emblazoned on them.