"The joint statement by some of America's closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump's threat. It was also the most forceful rebuke of Trump from the European allies since he returned to the White House almost a year ago. In recent months, Europeans have mostly opted for diplomacy and flattery around him, even when seeking an end to the war in Ukraine."
"The unusually strong joint statement from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland said troops sent to Greenland for operation "Arctic Endurance" pose "no threat to anyone." Standing in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland Trump's Saturday announcement sets up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. He appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks over the status of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark that he regards as critical to U.S. national security."
Eight European countries condemned a U.S. threat to impose a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland, warning that the tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland said troops sent to Greenland for Operation Arctic Endurance pose no threat to anyone and affirmed solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland. The group offered to engage in dialogue grounded in sovereignty and territorial integrity. The U.S. announcement sets up a potentially dangerous test of partnerships and raises implementation questions.
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