Macron rejects US tariff threats over Greenland
In a post on social media, Macron wrote: "No intimidation or threat will influence us—neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations."
He emphasized France’s commitment to national sovereignty and independence, noting that French participation in a Danish-led military exercise in Greenland was based on these principles. "We fully assume this decision, because security in the Arctic and at the outer edges of our Europe is at stake," Macron said.
The president described Trump’s tariff threats as “unacceptable and have no place in this context,” adding that Europeans would respond in a united and coordinated manner if the measures are implemented. "We will ensure that European sovereignty is upheld. It is in this spirit that I will engage with our European partners," he stated, according to reports.
Trump’s announcement on Saturday indicated that the United States would begin imposing tariffs on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, with rates rising sharply to 25% on June 1, citing “national security” concerns linked to Greenland.
He added that the tariffs would remain in place until a deal is reached for the “complete and total purchase of Greenland.” Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States must acquire the Arctic territory from Denmark, asserting that control of Greenland is essential for US national security.
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