Brussels 18.01.2026 Today, following president’s Trump’s intentions to impose tariffs on allies, opposing the takeover of Greenland, the European Union called an emergency meeting for 17:00 in Brussels (16:00 GMT) on Sunday. The meeting will involve ambassadors from the EU’s 27 countries.
President Donald Trump intentions to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposing to his plans to takover Greenland has caused condemnation from European allies. Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland expressed their strong support to Denmark, which caused further deterrioration of the situation.
“Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty” the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said.
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law.
They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including…
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 17, 2026
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In a statement online, Manfred Weber, the president of the European People’s Party (EPP), wrote that the escalating U.S.-Europe tensions meant the European Parliament would not vote in favor of the pact, which sets U.S. tariffs on imports from the EU at 15 percent in exchange for the bloc not applying levies on American exports.
The EPP is in favour of the EU–U.S. trade deal, but given Donald Trump’s threats regarding Greenland, approval is not possible at this stage. The 0% tariffs on U.S. products must be put on hold. #EuropeanUnity
— Manfred Weber (@ManfredWeber) January 17, 2026
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.S. administration move was “completely wrong”, while French President Emmanuel Macron assessed it as “unacceptable”.
The comments came after Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland would come into force on 1 February, and could later rise to 25%, and would last until a deal on Greenland was reached.
President Trump insists the autonomous Danish territory is critical for U.S. security in a global competition with Russian, and China.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 11:19 AM EST 01.17.26
We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give…
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 17, 2026
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