Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Summary
European leaders push back against US President Donald Trump's tariff threat linked to Greenland, urging dialogue and caution to preserve transatlantic relations amid deepening tensions.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries over their opposition to his designs on Greenland.
- Far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni warned Trump against imposing economic punishments on Europe.
- European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel criticized the tariff threats and discussed responses.
- Denmark and other NATO members plan to discuss Arctic security in response to US actions and tensions over Greenland.
