Danish Prime Minister Warns Trump Over Greenland Threat: 'Europe Will Not Be Blackmailed' |
Donald Trump has been warned “Europe will not be blackmailed” after he announced plans to impose tariffs on the UK and seven other countries opposed to his plans to take over Greenland.
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said her country “is receiving great support” from across the continent in the wake of the US president’s threats.
Meanwhile, the countries being targeted by Trump warned in a joint-statement that his “tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral”.
Trump announced on Saturday that America will impose a 10% import tax imposed on Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland from February 1.
That charge will rise to 25% on June 1 and remain in place until “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland” by........