Reside: EU leaders to satisfy ‘in coming days’ to debate US tariffs over Greenland

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Issued on: 19/01/2026 - 07:24 Modified: 19/01/2026 - 09:51

An American flag is displayed on the facade of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 14, 2026. © Evgeniy Maloletka, AP EU leaders will meet “within the coming days” to coordinate their response on Greenland following US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs, European Council President Antonio Costa introduced on Sunday. Trump has insisted he'll accept nothing lower than possession of Denmark's autonomous territory. Comply with our liveblog for all the most recent developments.

19/01/2026 - 09:51 France's finance minister to convene G7 finance ministers assembly amid Greenland row France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure mentioned he would convene a assembly of his counterparts from the Group of Seven (G7) nations to debate commerce and sovereignty "within the coming days", after US President Donald Trump threatened further tariffs till the US was allowed to purchase Greenland.

"We are totally supportive of Greenland and Denmark," Lescure mentioned. "Blackmail between pals is clearly unacceptable."

19/01/2026 - 09:49 Norway's prime minister calls US tariffs on Greenland 'unacceptable' Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere mentioned on Monday that US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs over Greenland is unacceptable.

19/01/2026 - 09:48 European shares slide as Trump's Greenland tariff risk rattles buyers European shares fell sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened further tariffs till the US was allowed to purchase Greenland, reigniting commerce tensions and casting doubt on offers reached earlier.

19/01/2026 - 05:45 Europe warns of 'harmful downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland The eight European nations focused by US President Donald Trump for a ten% tariff for opposing American management of Greenland blasted the transfer Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and threat a harmful downward spiral.”

The joint assertion by a few of America’s closest allies signaled a potential turning level within the current tensions over sovereignty and safety almost 24 hours after Trump’s risk.

It was additionally essentially the most forceful rebuke of Trump from the European allies since he returned to the White Home nearly a yr in the past. In current months, Europeans have largely opted for diplomacy and flattery round him, even when looking for an finish to the battle in Ukraine.

Sunday’s assertion, in addition to some European nations sending troops to Greenland for a Danish army coaching train, seemed to be a step away from that technique.

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19/01/2026 - 05:25 Trump says "will probably be performed" on getting "Russian risk" away from Greenland US President Donald Trump mentioned on Sunday that Denmark has not been in a position to do something to get the

"Russian risk" away from Greenland, and mentioned, "Now it's time, and will probably be performed!!!"

Trump has repeatedly insisted he'll settle for nothing lower than possession of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Leaders of each Denmark and Greenland have insisted the island shouldn't be on the market and doesn't wish to be half of the USA.

The EU and Britain stand agency of their dedication to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, EU Fee President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned. European capitals could hit the US with €93 billion ($107.71 billion) value of tariffs or limit American corporations from the bloc's market in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to NATO allies against his marketing campaign to take over Greenland, the Monetary Instances reported. US President Donald Trump's tariff risk in opposition to European allies – and NATO members – backing Denmark in opposition to his aim to grab management of Greenland places the NATO alliance in danger, Danish international minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen mentioned. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)