Europe stands ‘united’ behind Greenland as it readies response to Trump tariff threat

Europe is putting up a united front against President Donald Trump’s threat of a takeover of Greenland, condemning his recent move to impose tariffs over its support for the Arctic island and reportedly preparing massive retaliatory tariffs in response.

In a joint statement on Sunday, the leaders of Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden said they remain in “full solidarity” with Greenland, while signaling openness to discussions about security concerns with the island.

“As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest,” the statement said. “Building on the process begun last week, we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly