Trump, Europe and Greenland
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The European Union is ready to strike back at Donald Trump over his tariff threats as he seeks to take Greenland, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, toughening her rhetoric against the US president.
The 27-nation bloc struck a trade deal with Trump in July.
The EU chief offered to deepen cooperation with the US in Arctic region and termed imposing additional tariffs a "mistake."
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Trump has tariffs. Europe has a ‘trade bazooka.’ This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to impose new 10% tariffs on imports from several European countries. It could unravel months of progress made during trade negotiations settled after Trump’s trade war last year.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on its backers pose a challenge to Europe’s security, principles and prosperity, European Council President António Costa said on Wednesday.
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and slap tariffs on its backers pose a challenge to Europe’s security, principles and prosperity, a top EU official said on Wednesday.