"In a joint statement on Sunday, the eight countries targeted by Trump for new tariffs said they stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. list of 4 itemsend of list Building on the process begun last week, we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom said in the statement."
"European officials are expected to discuss a range of options for responding to Trump's economic threats, including retaliatory tariffs and market restrictions for US firms. Trump announced on Saturday that the eight countries would face a 10 percent tariff from February 1, rising to 25 percent from June 1, until a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland. The Financial Times reported that the bloc was considering imposing 93 billion euros ($108bn) worth of tariffs on US goods as well as activating the Anti-Coercion Instru"
Eight European countries targeted by proposed US tariffs declared full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland and affirmed commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity. European leaders warned that US tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Emergency talks are planned to coordinate responses, with options including retaliatory tariffs and market restrictions for US firms. The European Council stated the bloc is united to defend against coercion. The US announced a 10 percent tariff from February 1, rising to 25 percent from June 1, until a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland.
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