‘Unacceptable’: How France and Britain reacted to Trump’s tariff menace for opposing Greenland ‘buy’

Emmanuel Macron took to X and posted, “Tariff threats are unacceptable and haven’t any place on this context.” He additionally wrote that Europeans will reply in a united and coordinated method, guaranteeing European sovereignty.

In his publish, Macron said that France is dedicated to the sovereignty and independence of countries. “Additionally it is on this foundation that we determined to participate within the train organised by Denmark in Greenland,” he mentioned. Macron additionally added that France “totally assumes this resolution,” citing that the safety within the Arctic and the outer edges of Europe is at stake.

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“No intimidation or menace will affect us—neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anyplace else on the earth,” the publish learn.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer mentioned that the US was “fully incorrect” to threaten new tariffs on European international locations over their opposition to President Trump’s intention to purchase Greenland, Reuters reported.

“Making use of tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective safety of NATO allies is totally incorrect. We’ll, in fact, be pursuing this immediately with the US administration,” Starmer was quoted as saying.

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He additionally reiterated that, in Britain’s view, the way forward for Greenland was to be determined by Denmark and Greenland.

Trump on Friday introduced that 10 per cent tariffs can be imposedon 8 European nations till the US is allowed to buy Greenland. He added that the tariffs would rise to 25 per cent till the deal is finalised.