Transatlantic ties just got a bit frostier 🌍: the EU is eyeing its own countermeasures after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up a bid to buy or seize Greenland and slapped tariffs on key NATO allies.
This week, the White House confirmed a 10% levy on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland starting Feb 1. Trump says he could hike that to 25% from June unless there's a deal on buying Greenland outright.
Greenland, a self-governing territory under Denmark's flag, hosts a strategic U.S. base. Control of the island has long been a security talking point for Washington. But Denmark – and now the EU – see Trump's move as a serious overstep among allies.
The EU's options could include matching tariffs or other trade barriers to defend Danish sovereignty and hurt U.S. exporters. It's a high-stakes game for global politics and trade, with both sides rocking the foundations of a decades-old alliance.
Keep an eye on the coming weeks: will cooler heads prevail, or are we in for a full-on transatlantic tit-for-tat? 🤔
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'Sovereignty not for trade': EU ramps up to U.S. Greenland threat
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