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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 19:09 IST
The countries expressed full support for the people of Greenland, stressing their readiness to engage in dialogue based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
US President Donald Trump (IMAGE: AP PHOTO)
European countries reacted strongly on Sunday after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 10 per cent tariff on eight countries that oppose American control over Greenland. In an official statement, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to unity, sovereignty and transatlantic cooperation.
The countries said that as NATO members, they remain committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic priority.
Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom:As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise „Arctic Endurance“ conducted…
— Dick Schoof (@MinPres) January 18, 2026
They noted that the Danish-led military exercise “Arctic Endurance," conducted alongside allied forces, was aimed at meeting security needs in the region and posed no threat to any nation.
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty," the statement added.
The move by Trump has caused concern across Europe, with officials warning it could damage long-standing transatlantic relations and benefit rival powers such as China and Russia.
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January 18, 2026, 19:07 IST
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